Pern'l: Semi-evergreen. Tolerates drought, deer & clay. Somewhat gopher resistant. Border, pot & rock garden plant. Flowers last longer & blooms longer than any G. renardii. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: purplish blue w/dark purple veins. Compact, clump former w/fuzzy leaves: 10-15". Sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8 or <.