Both the wavy dark-green leaves and rich purple flowers, which dry well, make this a useful cutting plant, late summer.
Both the wavy dark-green leaves and rich purple flowers, which dry well, make this a useful cutting plant, late summer.
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Oenothera, Salvia, Stachys |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 50cm |
| Soil | Light, well-drained |
| Spread | 50cm |
Will rabbit or monk Jack deer eat this plant?
This plant is generally considered deer- and rabbit-resistant, though no plant is completely immune if food is scarce. Because of tough, leather leaves and somewhat bitter taste, both deer and rabbits typically pass it by in favor of softer, more tender plants.