| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Gray-green upper, reverse side densley covered in silvery-white scales |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Pinkish-red bracts bearing blue to greenish-blue flowers |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
