Ornamental shrub ideal for edges, flowerbeds and low hedges. Medicinal properties.
Perennial and aromatic shrub up to 1.4m tall with oval, pale green leaves. Attractive purple-pink and solitary flowers.
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Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Pink |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Germination (in days) | 10-20 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Clump, Coastal garden, Erosion control, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Rock garden |
Seeds per gram | 1400 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Chalk, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | No preference |
Watering | Moderate |
Direct sowing in autumn and spring.
It likes limestone, sandy and well drained soils. Ideal for rockery and in groups. It can grow along coastline zones being sea breeze tolerant. It has antibiotic, stimulating and cough properties.