| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Tiny white hairs cover the leaves and stems. Gray-green. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Short lived plant (2-3 years) but readily self-seeds in the garden. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
