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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Wahlenbergia vernicosa
Height: 0.5m;  Spread: 1m
Herb
Coastal cliffs and islets, typically associated with seabird nesting sites, also volcanic and limestone outcrops both inland and near the sea. Glossy leaves, pale flax blue flowers.
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