Quick Facts

• Mature size: 100–120cm high x 60–80cm wide

• Position: Full sun

• Flowering: Late spring to autumn

• Flower colour: Violet-blue

• Foliage: Aromatic green

• Climate tolerance: Heat and frost-tolerant

• Water needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Low – prune after flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, it is fully frost hardy and attracts pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its strong vertical spikes pair beautifully with yellow Rudbeckias, ornamental grasses, and softer pink or white Salvias for layered colour and texture.

Planting & Care Tips

• Full sun, well-drained soil

• Water regularly during establishment

• Deadhead or trim after flowering

• Mulch lightly