| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant Other: Upper leaves are shiny, dark green and marked with black spots. Leaf reverse is pubescent (velvety) appearing grayish-white. |
| Fruit: | Other: 1/4 inch, dark bluish-black capsule. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lower lip, specked with tiny dark spots. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
