Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, deer, gophers, fire & coast. Compact growth habit. Hardier than many other compact stoechas varieties. Grey-green foliage. Good border, container, potpourii & cut flower plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blms.: spring-summer with "rabbit ear" type flowers. Bloom color: purple-mauve with purple brachts. Ht: 16". Spd: 16". Exp: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z6.