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Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selection from the Cuesta Grade in san Luis Obispo Co.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
4 - 6 ft Wide

Form

Prostrate

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen, Summer Semi-deciduous

Fragrance

Pleasant

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Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Extremely Low, Very Low

Cold tolerance

15

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

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