A striking, tall, airy perennial with slender stems topped with clusters of small purple flowers. Loved for its long flowering season and architectural presence, it adds height and movement to borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens.
• Exposure: Wind-tolerant; moderately coastal-tolerant, can handle mild salt exposure but prefers sheltered coastal positions.
• Size: 120–180 cm tall; 45–60 cm wide.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates light, sandy, or loamy soils.
• Sun: Full sun essential for best flowering.
• Flowering Time: Summer to autumn (typically July–October).
• Wildlife Benefits: Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies; seeds may feed small birds.
