Id-Code: AA 141
Family: Lamiaceae, Labiatae
Origin: Hybrid origin
Special Features: Dense flower spikes of lilac-pink
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2010, originally from Brian Kabbes
Colour: Lilac-pink with reddish bracts
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z6-9
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Fragrant, elliptical leaves
Height with Flowers: 100 cm (40'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils (very drought tolerant), pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant in lean soils with other drought tolerant perennials like Baptisia australis var. minor, Echinacea 'Magnus Superior' and Penstemon x mexicale 'Sunburst Colours'
Specialities: First year flowering; interesting cut flower; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 1
Seeds per Gram: 1000
Seeding Recommendation: 3 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128, 288
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 4 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 3 - 4 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 4 - 6 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back once to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)