Forms a dense, trailing mound with lilac to dark purple blooms. Blackberry-like fruits follow and are toxic. Leaves are dark green and aromatic with coarsley toothed edges, simple, opposite, elliptical to lanceolate, 3/4" to 3" long, 1/2" to 1 1/2" wide. Can be irritable to skin. Heat and drought tolerant. Good for erosion control. Low maintenance.