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Leptodermis oblonga
Chinese leptodermis

Size: 18" high x 24" wide

Flowering time: May-Oct
Hardiness: zone 5a
Native range: Northern China

Light:Full shade
Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Moist
Drainage:No drainage
Good drainage

Catalog code: 057-0001
Category: Woody plants

Attracts hummingbirdsDeer resistantAttracts butterflies

Leptodermis oblonga

©2007 Christopher P. Lindsey

I predict that this little-known shrub is going to become quite popular in the coming years. Petite and compact, this low mounder puts forth a non-stop display of small, violet-purple blooms reminiscent of a lilac in both fragrance and appearance from late spring until frost.

It slowly grows outward through suckers over time, but isn't the least bit invasive. Try one in full sun with Achillea ptarmica 'Nana Ballerina' for a fine-textured display of color.

Pot size: 4.5"sq x 3.5" (475 ml, or .5 quarts).