Leptodermis 1 Live Fragrant Flowering Shrub, 2 Gallon Pot, 10 Inches – Leptodermis oblonga

Leptodermis oblonga is a compact, deciduous flowering shrub admired for its low, mounding growth habit and fragrant violet to lilac-colored flowers. The small, tubular blossoms appear in attractive clusters, providing a delicate floral display against the plant's fine-textured green foliage. Its naturally rounded form makes it an appealing ornamental choice for garden borders and smaller landscape spaces.

This long-flowering shrub typically begins blooming in late spring and can continue producing flowers intermittently through summer and into fall, sometimes until the first frost under favorable growing conditions. The lilac-like blossoms provide fragrance and seasonal color, while the dense, branching habit creates a soft, mounded appearance. Leptodermis is well suited to mixed perennial borders, rock gardens, foundation accents, and ornamental shrub plantings.

Leptodermis oblonga grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It can tolerate some dry conditions once established, but consistent moisture supports healthy foliage and flowering. As a deciduous shrub, it may lose its leaves and enter dormancy during colder months.

Each order includes 1 live Leptodermis oblonga flowering shrub supplied in a 2-gallon nursery container (G2).

Approx. 10 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Leptodermis Flowering Shrub

• Container Size: 2 Gallon Nursery Pot (G2)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 10 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Ornamental Shrub

• Flower Color: Violet to Lilac-Purple

• Flower Fragrance: Fragrant

• Foliage Color: Green

• Growth Habit: Low, Rounded, Mounding

• Bloom Season: Late Spring Through Fall, Depending on Climate

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; May Be Leafless or Pruned During Dormancy

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Leptodermis Flowering Shrub

• Container Size: 2 Gallon Nursery Pot (G2)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 10 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Common Name: Leptodermis

• Scientific Name: Leptodermis oblonga

• Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Flowering Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Low, Rounded, Mounding

• Flower Color: Violet to Lilac-Purple

• Flower Characteristics: Small, Tubular, Lilac-Like Blossoms

• Flower Fragrance: Fragrant

• Bloom Season: Late Spring Through Fall, Depending on Climate

• Foliage Color: Green

• Foliage Characteristics: Small, Fine-Textured Leaves

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–8

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Some Drought Tolerance Once Established

• Landscape Uses: Garden Borders, Rock Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds, Foundation Accents, and Ornamental Shrub Plantings

• Ornamental Interest: Fragrant Violet Flowers and Compact Mounding Form

• Seasonal Habit: Deciduous

• Winter Appearance: Dormant With Reduced or Absent Foliage

Live Leptodermis oblonga flowering shrub, natural root system, nursery growing medium, 2-gallon nursery container.