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Leptodermis

Leptodermis

Leptodermis oblonga

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Bountiful purple Leptodermis blooms "} Leptodermis green foliage in the landscape
  • Long blooming
  • Compact habit
  • Fragrant
Description

A blooming machine! Leptodermis is a wonderful but little-known shrub with a low mounding habit and small violet-purple blooms that appear in late spring and don't stop until frost. Somewhat suckering habit makes it ideal for beautifying large areas.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 1.5'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring - fall
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Average, well drained soils.

Pruning

Seldom needed. Blooms on old wood, so pruning is best saved until after blooming if you wish to do so.

Uses

Mass plantings; edging; groundcover.

Growing Tips

Though this plant suckers, it does so close to the main plant and in a neat fashion, resulting in a natural hedge-like effect.

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators

Filters: Botanical genus: Leptodermis, Common name: Leptodermis, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators

Filters: Botanical genus: Leptodermis, Common name: Leptodermis, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage