| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Variegated Other: Bright green splashed with gold streaks that lighten with age to a creamy-white. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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