Perennial: Evergreen. California Native. Drought tolerant. Upright, mounding plant with dark purple buds opening to vibrant lilac flowers. Free flowering & fragrant. Good border, container, ground cover, handing basket and bedding plant. A UC Santa Barbara introduction. Bloom time: spring-fall. Height: 18". Width: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Tolerant of light frost, maybe to about 20 degrees.