Perennial ground cover for hot, dry conditions.

Other Names: Scaredy Cat Plant

Origin: East Africa and Southern Asia

Size: 0.3m high, 1.2m spread

Growing conditions: full sun

Propagation: Very hardy. Easy to propagate from cuttings.

Growing tips: Dogbane likes hot, dry and sunny conditions providing a superb display of lavender coloured flowers in Winter and sporadically throughout the year.

Use: Perennial ground cover for under fruit trees. Said to deter cats and dogs.

Availability in shop: all year, best in summer