Perennial: Tolerates drought and deer. Top choice in ivies for extreme heat tolerance. Compact trailing growth habit. Good in hanging baskets, window boxes, pots and as a ground cover. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: late spring-fall. Bloom color: soft lilac. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 20-48 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate (avoid soil too moist or too dry). USDA Z9.