An upright, spreading perennial with spikes of blue\/purple flowers held high on fine stems. The waxy, heart-shaped leaves are blue-green and clasp the stems.<\/p>\n
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A stunning plant for a cottage garden, rockery or perennial border. Grows naturally in grassy understory of dry forest, particularly in rocky sites. Copes with dry periods but looks it’s best when soils are kept moist through dry months. Visited by a wide variety of pollinating insects, including native bees and butterflies. host plant to the Rayed Blue Butterfly. Cut back at the base after flowering to encourage new growth.<\/p>\n
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