| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Plant Height: | Usually less than 4 inches, up to 12 inches (10-30cm) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Easy from seed; germinates at room temperature with no pretreatment required. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
