Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, loamy soils. Best fall foliage color usually occurs in full sun, but flowers generally last longer if given some afternoon shade in hot sun areas. This compact cultivar does not need to be cut back after flowering, and generally requires no staking or support when grown in full sun to part shade. Stems may open up and flop in too much shade, however.

Steel blue flowers in May and June above finely cut green leaves. Rich gold fall color. Grows 36" tall. Full sun/partial shade. Zone 5