An upright perennial native to the western and central United States. The closely packed snapdragon­like, purple, tubular flowers are arranged on a sturdy spike. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate partial shade in extremely hot climates. Requires adequate drainage for best results.

Suggested Use: Slopes, hill sides, roadsides, mixtures.
Miscellaneous: Not hardy everywhere but worth trying. Excellent variety to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Average Planting Success: 60%