Perennial: CA native. Evergreen, drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Named after the legendary bay area plantsman. Long-blooming. Excellent for seaside locations, copes well w/poor dry soil & salt spray. Tidy habit. Good border, container or rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies & bees. Blms: spring-fall. Blm color: lavender. Size 1' x 3'. Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. Prefers well-drained soil & light shade where it's hot. USDA Z6.