I am a popular evergreen shrub with aromatic, silvery-grey foliage and spikes of mauve-purple, fragrant flowers borne above the foliage for most of the year. A favourite for drier locations where my perfume is more pronounced.
I benefit from a light trim and dead heading of my spent flowers to promote a compact shape and encourage blooming.
I attract bees and beneficial insects.
A favourite for borders and beside path ways I am often planted in rows to create a low hedge.
My dried blooms can be sewn into small pillows which are often placed in drawers with clothing to make them smell nice and deter moths.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I have a very fragrant silver-grey foliage
My mauve-purple flower spikes are born on upright stems above the foliage for most of the year
Great for borders, in pots, garden beds, mass planted and beside pathways allowing my fragrance to be enjoyed
Features
I thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 1m Width: 1.2m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
I tolerate dryness and require minimal water once established
I am happy in most soils but prefer soils that are well drained
Plant features
Cut flowers
Mauve Purple flowers
Grey Green foliage
Flowers Apr-Sep
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success
Trim me lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth
Plant at least 0.4m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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