Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Drought, deer & rabbit tolerant. The Chick Charms Series has a range of colors that change seasonally. Sugar Shimmer has large silvery-green rosettes w/ little hairs that give it shimmer. In warm temps the edges turn maroon purple. Soft yellow babies arrive in spring. Good border, ground cover, rock garden & pot plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer. Color: purple. Ht: 2-3 in. W: 12 in. Sun/part shade. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z3.