A woody, bushy perennial with mid-green, silvery small oval fragrant leaves and blue lipped flowers which have lavender-purple calyces from summer through to autumn. Native to the dry and rocky foothills of southern California.
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots