Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Can be easily grown & used for a wide variety of culinary & medicinal purposes. It's strong mint flavor is excellent for teas, desserts, salads, sauces, meat or vegetable dishes. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: violet. Height: 24". Width: 24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.