
A shrubby, upright growing selection that does best in mild-winter regions. Handsome grey-green leaves set off the profuse clusters of fragrant, mauve flowers. This wallflower blooms over a long season, sometimes all winter in warm coastal areas. Plants develop a woody base and should be sheared back to 6 inches in midsummer to promote fall flowering, and maintain a compact habit. In colder winter regions this performs best as a container plant, brought indoors to a cool bright area in late fall. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
Full Sun
Normal or
Sandy
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Dry
Easy
Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
60-75 cm
23-29 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
Purple
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Grey Green
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Massed
Specimen
Large
60-75 cm
23-29 inches
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
None
Growth Rate
Medium