Shrub: Tolerates drought, clay, seaside and deer. Native to South Africa. Semi-evergreen with clusters of phlox-like flowers. Good container, border, bank, background, ground cover and filler plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: dark blue. Makes a mounding shrub or vine if tied and given support. Can be pruned to shape. Height: 2-4 feet more more with support. Width: up to 8-10 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry USDA Z9.