Annual or Short-lived Perennial: The Ruffles series have large, striking, intensely frilled, double flowers, have good heat and snow tolerance, are compact, and free flowering. Good bedding, border, and container plant. Fragrant. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: fall-spring. Bloom color: soft lilac purple with white and lavender edges. Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 6 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.