Splendid purple flowers. Perennial. 10-80cm tall. Easily grown. Attracts butterflies and bees. Border plant. Medicinal.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 18ºC night/20ºC day.
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| Flowering | 
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies | 
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 80 | 
| Flower colour | Purple | 
| Germination (in days) | 7-14 | 
| Hardiness | Non hardy | 
| Life cycle | Perennial | 
| Plant use | Baskets & Containers, Cottage garden, Dried flower, Edges, Landscaping, Medicinal, Urban garden, Wild garden | 
| Seeds per gram | 250 | 
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained | 
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |