Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low to medium; prefers moderate moisture but tolerates some drought once established
Height: 1–3' tall
Spread: 1–2'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: May–July
Bloom Description: Large, nodding flowers with long spurs; typically blue and white with yellow centers, though cultivated forms may vary in color
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong bloom or allow to self-seed for naturalized plantings, cut back foliage if it declines after flowering
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or average garden soils
Wildlife Value: Excellent nectar source for hummingbirds and long-tongued bees; also visited by butterflies and other pollinators.
Garden Use: Ideal for mountain gardens, woodland edges, native plant gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its elegant flowers add vertical interest and early-season color.