Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Pale lavender, white throat, dark purple spots on lower petals. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |