life
cycle – perennial,
reproducing by seed
stems – upright,
stout, tall, unbranched, solid purple or purple spotted, not
hollow, whitish hairs growth habit
leaves – whorled
4-5(6) per node, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, petioled, margins
sharp toothed leaves 1, leaves 2, leaves 3
flowers - heads of purple or lavender disk (tubulate) florets,
8-24 florets per head; terminal cluster, flat topped flower
