| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 36 - 48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36 - 48 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Narrowly lance-shaped, finely wrinkled leaves are deep green with white-downy beneath |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Velvety |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Violet; Pink-purple; deep purple |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20,024 |
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