This species is used extensively for the reclamation of moving sands. Collins Center near Kellogg West. Upright growing shrubs 5 to 10 ' x 3 to 8'. Branchlets and young leaves pubescent. Leaves are rigid and pungent when crushed.
Flowers are white or pink, small, solitary and axillary.
Flowers spring to summer. Fruits are caps that are 5 valved. Can be used as groundcover, shrub border, massing, accent. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.