Shrub: Evergreen plant with gray green foliage & red margins & veins-showier at different times in the year. Rock garden, border & cut flower plant. Attracts butterflies. Tolerates coast. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: lilac blue. Mounding & spreading habit: 18-24" x 24". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-10. Great year round interest. (syn. H. albicans 'Red Edge')