Hardy, evergreen, much-branched shrub or subshrub, 0.3 – 1 m tall. Leaves ovate to elliptic, dark green. Profuse, showy blue to violet flowers (late summer to autumn). Excellent for groundcover, borders, or mass planting; attracts butterflies.
Insects:Flowers attract butterflies and bees.Wildlife:Browsed by small mammals.Soil:Not a nitrogen fixer.Ecosystem Services:Groundcover for erosion control, pollinator support.
Profuse blue-violet flowers attract butterflies and bees; capsules with seeds, possibly dispersed by ants or gravity.
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Sow fresh seed in spring; cover lightly, keep moist; germination in 2 – 4 weeks.
Easy; softwood cuttings in spring/summer.
Used in traditional medicine for coughs, colds, and as a love charm.
