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A striking choice for a Mediterranean, courtyard, or gravel garden, it will also tolerate coastal conditions. Bees find it irresistible throughout its long flowering season. To keep the flowers coming, snip out spent stems just above a pair of buds or side shoots to encourage fresh growth. 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