PERENNIAL ZONES 8-10. ALL OTHER ZONES CONSIDER ANNUAL. EASY TO GROW FROM SEED! LEAVES ARE TEAR-DROP SHAPED AND GREEN-GRAY WITH A DUSTY APPEARANCE THAT MAKES THE LEAVES LOOK SILVERY.  HAS A HIGH FRAGRANCE.  THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL PLANT FOR THE BACKGROUND OF YOUR GARDEN AS IT HAS AN INTERESTING COLOR AND SHAPE AND CONTRASTS NICELY WITH COLORFUL BLOOMS. AS A BONUS, THE FOLIAGE IS A WONDERFUL FILLER IN DRIED AND FRESH ARRANGEMENTS. AVERAGE GERMINATION IS 84-98 DAYS.  LIKES FULL SUN TO PARTIAL SHADE AND ANY WELL-DRAINED SOIL. WILL GROW TO 24-72 INCHES TALL. CAN BE STARTED INSIDE IN WINTER, OUTSIDE IN SPRING OR FALL.