Perennial: Deciduous. Deer, drought, bog & clay tolerant. Has pale lavender bell shaped flowers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Ground cover, container, and border plant. Foliage: thick, corrugated, powdery blue-green. Leaf size: 14" x 11". Blooms: summer. Clumping: 28" X 64".. Flower stalk: 36". Slug resistant. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3.