Status in Florida: Not native, cultivated as an annual or perennial
Native Habitat: Texas and New Mexico
Growing Zones: 7-10 
Size at Maturity: 1-3 feet tall
Phenology: Perennial (often treated as an annual)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, herbaceous
Bloom Season: Summer to fall
Bloom Color: Blue, purple, or white
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Well-drained
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Average to dry
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Some
Keystone Plant: No
Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, containers, pollinator gardens
Maintenance Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming
Considerations: Can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Low
Erosion Control: No
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Generally considered non-toxic
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Moderate
Historical Medicinal Uses: None widely recorded
Wildlife Benefit: Pollinators (bees, butterflies)
Caterpillar Host Plant: No