With so many common names it’s no surprise that this small ground hugging shrub has played an important role in the lives of humans. The berries are the original source of wintergreen flavouring, which has been used in teas, breath mints, candies and other confections for hundreds of years. The...
Compact evergreen shrub spreading vigorously by suckers. Bears urn-shaped, pink-flushed white flowers in late spring, followed by purple fruit. Height 4 feet; spread 5 feet.
Pyramidal evergreen shrub with lance-shaped glossy green leaves. The leaves are anise-scented and deer-resistant. Bears star-shaped pink to crimson flowers in late spring, followed by red-brown star-shaped fruit. 6-8 feet height and spread.
This small evergreen shrub has linear dark green leaves and bears racemes of up to 12 saucer-shaped purple-pink flowers in mid-spring. Height 2 feet; spread 3 feet.
<i><b>Lavandula stoechas</b></i> has the classic scent of common lavender, <i><b> Lavandula angustifolia</b></i>, but produces flower spikes with some additional purple bracts, which appear almost as if butterflies have come to rest on them. These...
Compact shrub with linear, gray-green leaves that bears dense purple flower spikes in summer. Height and spread 3 feet. Grow in a shrub border, use as a low hedge or for edging a border.
