| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2-4 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant Variegated Other: Dark green with creamy-white margins. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| gardengus | On May 9, 2015 | Obtained plant |
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