Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 4 feet to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lavender-white. Buds are a darker purple shade. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |