Rupertia physodes

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California tea

It is a low, bushy perennial. grows to about 2′ tall. Space about 2′ apart.

Good ground cover for shady spots in the garden and great addition to a butterfly garden with low water requirements.

The purple tipped white flowers appear in late spring to summer and the dark-green foliage also persists into late summer.

Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies

The leaves have been used for tea.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant