Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought, coast, gophers & fire. This bushy selection produces silver-grey foliage & spikes of deep violet-blue flowers over a long season, blooming a few weeks before most other types. Good border, container & cut flower plant. Flowers can be used in cooking & potpourii. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blm time: summer. Height: 14-20". Width: 10-12". Exp.: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z5.