A vigorous, mounding-habit annual prized for its intense, large royal purple blooms that are fade-resistant and appear from spring until frost. It is a hybrid that forms a robust plant with strong stems, reaching 10 inches tall and spreading 26 inches wide, and it thrives in full sun. This cultivar is known for its exceptional heat and drought tolerance once established and requires little maintenance because it is self-cleaning, though occasional deadheading can improve blooming.