Late-summer color · Sun to part-shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Moist to average, well-drained
Plant details
- Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Late summer-early fall
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Upright spikes of vivid blue flowers bring fresh color to the garden when many plants are fading
- Self-seeds gently, helping fill in open spaces over time
Why wildlife loves it
- Rich nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Fun to see
- Watch as bumblebees force open the flowers, disappearing briefly as they forage.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
