Covered with a profusion of dark velvety mauve flowers, with a deeper reddish flush along the midrib with greenish-cream anthers. The 4-petaled blossoms are held wide open and measure 5 in. across. Flowers are followed by silky seed heads.

Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds

Type

Perennial

Size

10-12'

Light Requirement

Full Sun/Part Shade

Zone

4

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