| 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: | 8 - 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Days to germinate: 7 to 21 Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 15491; Can 2137 |
