PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in coastal open habitats with mild sunlight and tolerates light salt spray
Watering
Water regularly during dry spells; avoid overwatering as it prefers well-drained, slightly dry soil conditions
Temperature
Tolerates mild coastal temperatures; avoid extreme heat above 28°C or frost below 2°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, oblong to lanceolate leaves with slightly serrated margins, covered in fine hairs.
- Flower: Clusters of funnel-shaped blue-purple blooms arranged in coiled cymes.
- Stem: Slender, hairy stems that spread horizontally to form dense mats.
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growing season; allow top 1 cm of soil to dry between waterings
Fertilization
Light, diluted organic feed once at planting. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush clean, dried eggshells to fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to add calcium without overfertilizing and support healthy root developmentPruning
- Remove spent blooms to encourage extended flowering and tidy growth.
- Trim back dead foliage after dormancy to prepare for next growing season.
- Avoid heavy pruning as it is a low-growing mat-forming species that spreads naturally.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA guidelines
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Pollinator-friendly wildflower for native coastal gardens; supports bees and butterflies
