Zone 4 - 9

1996 Perennial Plant of the Year

This is a very fine perennial that forms a handsome clump of ornamental, bronzy-purple foliage which provides an excellent contrast to the tall spikes of pale pink, tubular flowers. Blooms over a long period in mid-summer. Most effective in a group. An easy perennial for full sun and average, well-drained garden soil. A good hummingbird plant. Grows 3-4' tall.