| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Pubescent (velvety, hairy), medium to dark green in color. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
