Growth typeRhizome, perennial
Plant height40 cm to 80 cm
Growth characteristicsupright, runner
Flower colorpurple, white
PrimeAugust, July
Flower shapeear-shaped, cylindrical
Leaf colorgreen
Leaf shapeelongated lance-shaped, oval, pointed
Soil typesandy to loamy
Lightfull sun to partial shade
pH valueSlightly sour to mildly sour
Winter hardinessfrost-sensitive
Decorative or utility valueFlowering ornament, kitchen herb, medicinal plant
Toxicitynon-toxic