Orbexilum melanocarpum

Mountain pea is a dense-spreading, no-fuss perennial with purple flower clusters during the warm season. It spreads by short rhizomes and forms a dense mat of glossy green foliage. Look here if you want a substitute for Asiatic jasmine in dappled shade. Once established, it can adapt to different soil types and survive on once-weekly summer watering in shade even during drought. It is nearly evergreen in warm winters.

Height: 8"-12"
Spread: 1'-3'
Bloom: May-July
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southwest U.S., Northeast Mexico