This shrub has many spreading branches that form a broad rounded to prostrate habit. It has numerous small mid-green elliptical leaves and the abundant pale mauve 2-lipped flowers appear over the plant from winter to spring. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Westringia brevifolia is naturally found in Australia growing in temperate coastal regions of Tasmania and the adjoining hillsides.

It prefers a well drained, moderately fertile moist sandy soil and grows in an open sunny position. It is mildly frost resistant but drought tender. 

The Short-leafed Westringia is a hardy plant that is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is grown as a specimen or as a low windbreak in coastal positions. It is suitable for small gardens or used as a container specimen. It may also be trimmed to form a hedge and is salt spray tolerant. This is fast growing shrub that establishes in 1 to 2 years but may be short lived. ID 744

Westringia (wes-TRIN-gee-ah) brevifolia (brev-ee-FOL-ee-ah)  

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family