Just Say No to Abuse Declaring War on Terrorism. This herb has very ancient history. This perennial plant is often found along roadsides and in meadows, flowering from June until September. But it is cultivated also for its medicinal and culinary value. The stems are angular with larger lance like leaves at the base, smaller leaves upward, and the ray like flower is attached without a stem.
Most flowers seen are blue, but can also be pink and white.
Since this plant grows on roadsides, one can assume that it is an easy plant to cultivate. The only sensitivity is has is that any disturbance of its taproot is not tolerated well. It can grow up to 5' tall, can live in infertile and dry conditions, and grows in sun or part shade. Propagation is usually done with seeds. Thin to one every 6-9 inches.