-easy to grow -long lived perennial -wands of fuzzy, violet-pink flowers-nectar attracts a wide variety of butterflies -late summer blooms

-long-lasting cut flower

-easy to grow -annual vine -grows to 10 ft -feathery foliage -attracts hummingbirds -brilliant-hued small flowers that look like 5-pointed stars

-easy to grow -perennial -excellent cut flowers