This native high country perennial species prefers colder climates where it will thrive and flower prolifically. It is a frost tolerant, compact, erect and robust herb or sub-shrub reaching a height of 1.5 m. The white to pale blue flowers are spectacular and clustered into dense, colourful heads at the end of each branch. The buds are an attractive pink to lilac colour. Flowers appear in summer, however if the conditions are right it can flower for up to 6 months.