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

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
2 - 3 ft Wide

Form

Prostrate

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

15

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

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