| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Reverse side of leaves is pubescent (soft, hairy) and new leaves may be a purplish shade on the reverse side. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Blue with white eye |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On March 29, 2023 | Bloomed First bloom of the year |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On July 30, 2022 | Bloomed It's been blooming every morning ... I love this plant! |
