Shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen. Good for erosion control, pots, borders & rock gardens. Tolerates cold ocean winds, salt spray & desert heat. Good in fire areas. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: reddish purple with maroon blotch. Size: 4' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.