Selago densiflorus is a low-growing aromatic shrub to 1m high. It produces masses of soft purple flowers in late winter and spring. They look a little bit like lilacs (sort of, kind of, though not really), which I can’t grow here in Auckland, so I love them as an alternative. The stems are great for picking too. Plants will grow in sun or part shade, and they will tolerate dry soils.
You’ll find the plants in shops now, or buy them directly from 4Trees.
The top image was taken by Mike Lusk around the Taupo area; the second image is from 4Trees.
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