Perennial or Biennial Herb: Drought & deer tolerant. Has showy, towering flower spikes & aromatic foliage & flowers. Hairy gray green leaves hold spikes of tubular flowers surrounded by showy bracts. Has culinary & medicinal properties. Rock garden, edging, pot, herb & cottage garden plant. Attracts butterflies, bees & hummers. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: white, pink, lavender, or blue. Ht: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.