Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 1⅛" across, strong violet-blue, paler in throat. Truss holds 5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, 1" long, mid green. Compact habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fastigiatum, 'Blue Steel' x Russautinii Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Russell

Registration Reference:  RHS 83

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.