Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 16-20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 16-20 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Australis | On October 29, 2023 | Transplanted Planted in the front garden (different spot to previously). |
Australis | On October 27, 2023 | Obtained plant Purchased two replacement seedlings from Garden Express. |
Australis | On February 24, 2023 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Suddenly declined and died over the past fortnight. Not sure of exact cause, but suspect a couple of hot, windy days did not help. |