Growing Information
USDA Zones
2–8
Sun
Full Sun
Water
low
Height
2 ft–4 ft
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native🐝 Pollinators🦋 Butterflies
Showy spikes of fragrant purple flowers bloom from late spring to summer, adding vibrant color to prairie gardens. This drought-tolerant shrub thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.
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