Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer, fire, bog, coast & clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border, pot, rock garden & ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Edible blooms. Blooms: early to mid season, repeats; 6" violet w/ darker purple eye & gold throat. Clumping: 14-17" x 23-25", flowers 28-34". Sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z3-10.