Sunset®: 7-9, 12-24
USDA: 8-10
Frost Tolerance: 10°F (-12°C)
Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in the hot deserts. Doesn't do well in areas with hot wet summers.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southwestern Europe, north Africa.
Growth Habits: Compact evergreen shrub, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m), 8 feet spread (2.4 m); sessile, furry, oblong to elliptical gray leaves, 0.8 to 2 inches long (2-5 cm), 0.2 to 0.8 inches wide (5-20 mm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water until established. Little water after. Needs good drainage.
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
Blooming Habits:
Purplish-red flowers, 1.6 to 2.4 inches in diameter (4-6 cm). They are organized in cymes containing 1 to 7 flowers. They come in spring, and often again in the fall.
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