Long, tall, dark evergreen leathery leaves. There is a white-edged variety. 1 to 2 feet Part to very deep shade Will live in difficult situations, in almost any soil. Does best in Mid- state and coastal areas. Deep blue flowers in late summer.
Foliage turns reddish in fall and winter.
Sun or light shade Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Good bulb cover. Mow to ground in late winter. Blue green to gray green needlelike evergreen foliage covered by very fragrant white or pink flowers in spring. 9 to 12 inches in bloom.