Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought, heat and humidity. A new variety from Japan that forms compact clumps of grassy, gray-green foliage. The single, star-shaped magenta purple flowers are fragrant and bloom on a long summer display. Nice for edges, borders, rock gardens, containers and as a cut flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9.