Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates deer and drought. It has a unique spiraling growth habit where the leaves create the perfect spiral either clockwise or anti-clockwise. The gray-green leaves have white to pale-green spines along the edges. Border, bed, rock garden and container plant. Sporadic flowers in spring-summer. Bloom color: salmon-pink. Height: 12 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9-11.