This is a more compact cultivar than the species, typically growing in a clump to 2-3’ tall and to 1-2’ wide. The unique characteristics of ‘Baby Joe’ as set out in the plant patent documents are: upright and relatively compact plant habit, moderately vigorous growth habit, freely flowering habit, large grayed purple-colored inflorescences and strong and upright peduncles.
- Type: Perennial
- Zone: 3 to 9
- Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
- Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
- Bloom Time: July to September
- Bloom Description: Purple
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Water: Medium to wet
- Maintenance: Low
- Suggested Use: Rain Garden
- Flower: Showy, Fragrant
- Attracts: Butterflies
- Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil