Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Violet

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Silvery leaves provide striking backdrop to deep violet flowers. Silvery leaves also contrast well with other green plants in the landscape. Flowers appear summer to fall following rains. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

Frost tolerant to 10 F. Look for selections that offer a variety of plant sizes, leaf and flower colors.