Hardiness zones
Sunset 12-13
USDA 9 - 11

Landscape Use: Ground cover for large sun and shade areas in dry landscapes areas, embankments

Form & Character: Evergreen sub-shrub, prostrate and rapidly spreading once established

Growth Habit: Slow at first after transplanting, but then fast growing to 15' wide and 3' height

Foliage/texture: Tiny grayish leaves, fine texture

Flowers & fruits: Clusters of small violet flowers, fruit inconspicuous

Seasonal color: Violet during Spring and scattered throughout Summer

Temperature: Tolerant

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well drained soil is an IMPERATIVE for this prostrate shrub.

Watering: Is able to tolerate much drought once established , but is vigorous and more robust with regular water

Pruning: None except to control spread

Propagation: Seed and cutting

Disease and pests: Root rot if drainage is poor

Additional comments: Vigorous spreader, not for small spaces less than 10' in diameter! Often mistakenly planted in small spaces.