Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, clay & deer tolerant. One of the best & most sought after plants today! Good cut flower, woodland, rock garden & border plant. Blooms: winter-spring with clusters of purple spotted flowers with purple blue sheen. Ht: 18". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. (syn. H. orientalis 'Metallic Blue Lady')