General Landscape Uses: Ground cover, trailing plant for pots or hanging baskets, fast filler in garden beds

Ecological Restoration Notes: Xeriscape or drought tolerant gardens, temporary groundcover

Description: A vibrant, low-growing plant known for its deep purple foliage and striking contrast in gardens or containers.

Dimensions: Height .5 – 1 ft.; Spread 1 – 2 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: Northeastern Mexico

Native Habitats: Disturbed areas, roadsides, rocky outcrops, open fields

Soils: Well-draining

Nutritional Requirements: Low to moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Pink to pale lavender

Flower Characteristics: Small, 3-petaled

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Small, dry capsule, brownish-green

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator friendly

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings

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