LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 in. tall, 10 to 15 in. wide.
| Description | A profusion of deep violet blooms on compact spikes that will brighten sunny borders and xeric landscapes throughout summer. Thrives in nutrient-poor soil and sunny, dry conditions. A tight, low, mounding, herbaceous perennial perfect for rock gardens. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Salvia (Salvia); Mexican Hat (Ratibida); Sedum (Sedum); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season. |





