Recomended: Larger flowers and deeper blue color than similar varieties plus better heat tolerance to allow extended flowering throughout the summer. Foliage becomes reddish brown in the fall for added interest.

Height: 20" Width: 24" Sun: Sun to partial shade. Soil Moisture: Well-drained soil. Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8. Culture: Large 2 1/2" saucer-shaped, violet-blue flowers with white centers from early summer until frost above mounds of slightly-marbled, deep green foliage. Prefers average well-drained soils. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat better when given ample moisture and partial shade. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.