This dramatic plant has attractive grey-green foliage and strikingly tall purple flower stalks. Usually found on slopes and rocky, well drained areas. This plant attracts a number of bees, small flies, wasps and other beneficial insects. Plants grow slowly and usually will not flower until they are 2 or 3 years old. 
Height- Foliage is about 12"-15" high, flower stalks can reach 5 feet
Width- 12"- 18"
Water: Very dry to dry
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: April
Direct sowing: Must sow in fall, germinates in early winter. 
Growing transplants: Seeds are dormancy and need 70 days cool-moist conditions before they will germinate.