Annual or Tender Perennial: Tolerates heat and drought. The Lobelix series features improved summer performance. The varieties have a mounding habit and flower early to semi early. Great branching and performance. Great as a ground cover, in borders, spilling over pots, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and window boxes. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: purple with a white eye. Height: 8-14 inches. Width: 16-28 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade.