Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, deer, fire, heat, coast & poor soil. Somewhat gopher resistant. A compact, long-blooming variety with long lasting, eye-popping violet-magenta flowers. Good for pots, borders, cut/dried flower & rock gardens. To use as a lawn, mow before it flowers. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Upright & clumping: 12-14" x 12-14". Full sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5. PP#25,750