Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates deer and drought. Native to western North America. A treasured rock garden plant with attractive, leathery-leaved rosettes bearing large, 1" star-shaped rose purple flowers with a touch of orange at first. Bloom time: spring-summer. Good border, container, and rock garden plant. Height: 4-6 inches. Width: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun. Part shade in hot summer climates. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4-10.