To 50 cms. Low mounds of soft green leaves with toothed edges. Small white flowers on long upright spikes in summer. Sun, clump forming hardy perennial. Winter dormant.

Height to 45 cms.  Spires of intense rose pink flowers on a dwarf, mound forming plant. Spring/summer flowering. Deadhead to extend the flowering time. Sun or partial shade. Winter dormant.

Photo is a little blue. Colour is purple. To 35 cms. Upright, clump forming compact perennial. Flowers late spring to early autumn. Sun, well drained soil. Drought resistant once established. Attracts butterflies and bees. Spikes of deep purple flowers. Winter dormant.

Height to 60 cms. A taller variety with long spikes of deep purple flowers in summer. Clump forming ground cover.  Sun. Winter dormant.

Height to 12 cms. Long-flowering ground cover, alpine. Deep green leaves tinged with burgundy and copper. Dainty lavender-blue, dark-veined flowers with white eyes. Sun/part shade and good drainage. Attracts butterflies. Trim back by ½ after flowering. Winter dormant.

20 cms. Purple flowers from spring onwards. Sun, light shade.Large soft silvery mauve flowers with the palest cream edge. Winter dormant.

To 20 cms. Belongs to the group called ‘Violettas’. Clump forming with lovely white flowers flushed lemon yellow in the centre and flecked with deep violet around the edges. Compact habit, vanilla fragrance.