Growth typebiennial or short-lived
Plant height50 cm to 150 cm
Growth characteristicsUpright, rosette-forming, self-seeding
Flower colorred, violet
PrimeAugust, July, September
Flower shapeSphere, tubular
Leaf colorgreen
Leaf shapebroadly elliptical, long-stemmed
Lightsunny
Winter hardinessconditionally hardy
Decorative or utility valueFloral ornament, medicinal plant, bird protection, nectar or pollen plant, native wild plant
Healing effectMedicinal plant
Toxicitynon-toxic