Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Himalayan native. Quickly fills in to form a dense mat of green foliage with mini orchid-like flowers. Will tolerate some foot traffic. Good bank, slope, rain garden, rock garden, and ground cover plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender blue with white and yellow markings. Height: 2-4 inches. Width: 20 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.