Shrub: Deer, drought, gopher, coast and fire tolerant. California native. Early-flowering with compact, tidy habit. Excellent small to medium scale ground cover for open banks. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Has evergreen glossy foliage with clusters of flowers in spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender blue. Size: 1-2' x 4-6'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.