Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, deer, gophers, fire & coast. Upright variety that flowers again in late summer. Larger flowers than most stoechas varieties. Green foliage is highly aromatic. Good border, container, potpourii & cut flower plant. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blms.: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple-violet brachts and royal-purple flower heads.. Ht: 28". Spd: 36". Exp: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8.