Perennial: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Fire retardant. This variety is a cross between barbatus x heterophyllus. Big clusters of magnificent purple-blue bells on compact, bushy plants. Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies & hummingbirds. A stand out in the garden or showy as a container combo. Blm time: spring-fall. Blm color: purple-blue. Height: 12". Width: 16". Exp.: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z6.