| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 10 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous Other: Blue-green leaves. Depending on growing zone, in winter, trailing 8 inch stems are devoid of leaves except at stem tips. Stems should be cut back in spring. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Tight, round flower heads with violet buds opening to red-purple flowers in the fall. |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
