Low growing, spreading, American native with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground covers or in planters. Southern Living® calls this perennial “bambi-proof.”
Features
| Bloom/Feature | Lavender flower clusters from spring until fall |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| USDA Zones | 7,8,9,10,11 |
| Zone Detail | Hardy to 0 F |
| Key Features | heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf |
| Use | border, container, groundcover, mass planting |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom Season | spring, summer |
| Dimension | 12-14" H x spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast growth |
Care
| Water | Keep on the dry side of moist |
| Soil Type | Well-drained garden soil |
| Fertilizer | Monthly in garden;: bi-monthly in containers |
| Pruning | Prune as desired, but not required |
Planting Instructions
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants
