Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

 

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This South African native is a low-growing perennial that can reach about 8" tall by 3' wide. Purple flowers appear profusely throughout spring and summer. Afternoon shade is best for this plant, full sun can burn the foliage in the low desert.

root hardy to 20f