Shrub: Evergreen. Deer, fire, drought & coastal tolerant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Produces dense clusters of tiny flowers in late-spring-early summer. Red-purple buds open to 1.5" dark indigo blue flowers. Rounded growth-great for on slopes, hillsides or as a hedge. Size: 4-8' x 7-9'. Exposure: sun. Water: mod/dry. Needs good drainage. USDA Z9.