Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Shrubby plant with spike-like clusters of flowers. Good in containers and borders and against walls and on slopes. Prune lightly to keep plant bushy. Attracts butterflies, birds & bees. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: bluish purple. Height: 3-6 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.