Perennial: Native to the south-central United States, such as Texas & New Mexico. Vigorous and free-flowering. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Excellent border, rock garden, pot and edge plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: violet-blue with white eye. Height: 2-3'. Width: 1.5-2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8-11