| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 30 -36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Rich velvety royal purple overlaid with a blue sheen, Dark purple blue |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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