Ornamental shrub ideal for edges, flowerbeds and low hedges. Medicinal properties.
Ideal for rockery and in groups. It can grow along coastline zones being sea breeze tolerant. It has antibiotic, stimulating and cough properties.
Perennial and aromatic shrub up to 1.4m tall with oval, pale green leaves. Attractive purple-pink and solitary flowers.
It likes limestone, sandy and well drained soils.
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| Flowering |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
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| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Erosion control, Gravel Garden, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Chalk, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | No preference |
| Watering | Moderate |