A compact, aromatic perennial with small grey-green leaves and spikes of soft lilac-blue flowers. Ideal for herbaceous borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings, it offers long-lasting summer colour and fragrance.
• Exposure: Very wind-tolerant; moderately coastal-tolerant.
• Size: 30–45 cm tall; 40–60 cm wide.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates sandy or loamy conditions.
• Sun: Full sun for best flowering and fragrance.
• Flowering Time: Summer to early autumn (typically July–September).
• Uses: Culinary and aromatic; leaves used in teas, flavourings, and as a fragrant addition to gardens.
• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; foliage provides shelter for beneficial insects.
