A hardy annual or tender perennial native to the midwest and southern United States. A typical member of the Mint family with its distinctive square stems. Flowers are arranged in whorls stair-stepping up a single stem.
Blooms are deep purple to lavender surrounded by colored bracts.
Grows in various soil types and prefers full sunlight. Can tolerate very dry conditions. A stately plant excellent for cutting, grows well almost anywhere. Flower gardens, mixtures, roadsides, meadows, disturbed areas, slopes. A good variety to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.