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Type: Perennial
Heavy blooming, frangrant flower clusters atop tall, sturdy stems averaging 30" tall and 12-24" wide. Great for the back of borders, in mass plantings or as cut flowers. Remove faded flowers to extend blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

 

Bloom: Lavender-blue w/ white eye
Season: Summer to fall.
Tolerance: Zone 4-8; mildew resistant.
Light: Full sun to light shade.
Foot Candle: 4,000 to 8,000 ft. candles.
PPP: 1ppp 4"; 1-3ppp 6" or gallon.
Finish Time: 6-8 weeks for 4"-6"; 10-14 weeks for 1 gallon or 10-12".
Water: Keep evenly moist, but not consistently wet.
Fertilizer: 100-200 ppm N
Temperature: Day 58-65F.
Pinch: Generally not needed.
Growth Reg: None needed.
Pests: White flies, aphids, mites; spray preventively. Drench with broad-spectrum fungicide at liner planting.
 
 
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