That's it! My God, it's beautiful. I see it here. Thank you so much. I must get one of these. Ah... I see it's a perennial only in zones 8-10. Well, I'm sure it'll grow nicely as an annual here in 6b.

Well-mulched it might survive a mild winter where you are. They create tubers. I've also had some success overwintering them in the house in a cool, somewhat humid room in bright light.

They are a favorite of the hummingbirds in my garden.

I have grown it for at least 12 years in my zone 7a garden, so give it a shot. Good luck !

I have three gave three to friends and family in Ohio mid to north all wintered over

My Black and Blue are about 6 ft tall. I'm crazy about them they are stunning.

Rick, I'm in 7a, and if my B&B grew any better, I'd have to use Roundup on it, lol. I've never noticed any winter dieback at all. And it can be a serious spreader in good loose soil. I think you should at least try it, just make sure it has good drainage. Depending on the micro-climate, you can probably get it through most winters where you are.

John