Flower Notes:
Helmet-shaped petals are arranged on racemes and provide showy, deep-blue to violet blooms in mid-summer.
Foliage Notes:
Dark green, lobed, leathery leaves are arranged alternately along the stem.
Stem Notes:
Sturdy, smooth, unbranched stems support tall flower racemes.
Fruit Notes:
Small, brown, dry seed pods. Toxic.
Soil Notes:
Best grown in consistently moist, fertile, well-draining soil.