| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Fuzzy and silvery-green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: True blue |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Planting to frost. Deadheading not necessary. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 24,447; Can 4,918 |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2012 UGA Plant of Distinction |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On May 3, 2023 | Bloomed |
