Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
Height: 1–2' tall
Spread: 1–1.5'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: May–July
Bloom Description: Delicate, five-petaled sky-blue flowers with yellow centers; blooms are held above slender, upright stems and create a soft, airy effect
Maintenance: Low; cut back spent flower stems to encourage rebloom or allow self-seeding, minimal care otherwise
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils and does not perform well in heavy, wet soils
Wildlife Value: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds may provide food for small birds.
Garden Use: Ideal for prairie gardens, rock gardens, xeriscapes, and naturalized landscapes. Its airy blue flowers and slender stems add soft color and texture to sunny sites.