| Height | 5-6' | 
|
| Spread | 3-4' |
| Form | upright |
| Texture | medium-coarse |
| Flower color | reddish-purple |
| Leaf color | green |
| Time of bloom | August-October |
| Light requirement |
full sun-part shade | 
|
| Soil requirement |
-constantly moist -humusy soil |
| Propagation method |
divide spring or fall |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Peculiarities/Problems | -leaves are in whorls |
| Uses | -back of border -adds late season color |
| Comments | -attracts butterflies -does not require staking |