Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
- Late bloom time means lots of autumn color
- Thick stems won't require staking
- Deer avoid these
The interesting deep green and glossy foliage of 'Arendsii' is complemented by violet, helmet-shaped blooms. The unique flowers make beautiful additions to bouquets. It forms upright clumps of foliage with tall sturdy stalks that hold the blossoms making it a perfect choice for the back of beds or for added height to combination planters. Named for German nurseryman Georg Arends, who developed this cultivar in the 1940s.
Uses: Bogs, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Flower Beds, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Pond Edges, Stream Edges, Woodland Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Notable Features: Late-Blooming, Resists Flopping, Cut Flower, Poisonous
Growth Habit: Upright
Homeowner Growing Tips: Best in partial sun/partial shade, although full sun is fine in consistently damp soils. Grow in soil that is moisture retentive but not where it sits soggy; amend soil with compost for best results. Cut back after flowering to promote re-blooming. Slow to establish, but clumps live a long time. Divide every 3-4 years in late winter or early spring.
All parts of the plant are poisonous: wear gloves when handling!
