A low-growing, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with small, glossy dark-green leaves and attractive spikes of pink to purplish-pink flowers. It forms a neat, spreading mound and is well suited to sunny borders, rock gardens, gravel gardens and dry, well-drained sites.
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Exposure: Good tolerance of wind once established. Moderately coastal tolerant and suitable for sheltered coastal gardens, though protection from severe salt-laden winds is preferable.
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Size: Approximately 15–30 cm high and 30–45 cm wide.
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile to poor soil; particularly suited to dry, sandy, stony or chalky soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.
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Sun: Full sun; best flowering and growth occur in a warm, open position.
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Flowering time: June–August, with small pink to purplish-pink flowers produced on upright stems.
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Uses: Traditionally used as a medicinal herb; also valued as an ornamental edging and ground-cover plant.
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Wildlife benefits: The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, providing nectar during the summer flowering period.
