Perennial Herb: Drought tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Good cut flower, border, rock garden, low hedge and edging plant. Compact variety. Aromatic leaves are more oblong than N. mussinii. Attracts cats, bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: intense lilac-blue. Foliage color: gray-green. Height: 12". Spread: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4.