| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Pubescent (hairy), grayish to silvery-green. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lavender to violet blue with darker spots on the lower lip. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Other: May bloom sporadically throughout the year in warmer zones. |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
