| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| 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: | 10 to 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 tot 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Deep purplish-black with red eye |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are extremely toxic if consumed. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
