Compact evergreen shrub with rounded, grey-green leaves. Purple-pink, sweet pea-shaped blooms appear spring to fall. Use as a border, accent or in a container to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 2′-3′ tall, 2′-3′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 9a
- Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Evergreen, Flowers for Cutting, Attracts Bees, Long Bloom Season
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Prefers enriched soil with good drainage. Dead head to encourage more blooms. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer before new growth in spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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