Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gopher and fire. Good border, container and cut flower plant. Flowers can be used in cooking and potpourri. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer. Blooms are very large and intense white in color. Height: 24 inches. Width: 24-32 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z5. PPAF (syn. L. angustifolia ‘Exceptional’, L. x intermedia ‘Exceptional’)