This small perennial shrub has multiple upright stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has dark green fleshy textured linear leaves and the funnel-shaped purplish flowers appear in terminal racemes from spring to early autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Derwentia arenaria is naturally found in Australia from south-east Queensland to New South Wales growing on the coast to the adjoining tablelands and extending to the western slopes. 

It prefers well drained, moderately fertile light loam that is tending acidic in an open, semi shaded to sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

This perennial is grown for its flowers and is planted in small gardens or rockeries and may be used as a container plant for courtyards. It is suitable for coastal or inland gardens establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is used in cottage gardens and is grown for its long flowering period. ID 2353

Derwentia (der-WENT-ee-uh) arenaria (a-reen-a-reä)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family