This plant is a member of the family that includes mint, sage, and rosemary. It has light purple or pink blooms and only grows to about one meter (about three feet) across.

This bush blooms in spring through summer, and when it blooms it is covered in small delicate pinkish purple flowers. Here, in mid autumn, there were still blooms evident.

As can be seen in this closeup, the flowers range in color from a pale pink to a bright lavender with a few drops of purple here and there. Imagine how lovely this plant is when in full bloom.

The leaf is a flat, almost circular shape with a serrated edge. The leaf was smooth to the touch, and was neither fuzzy nor sticky.

This family of plant is cultivated for its herbal properties, and includes many important herbs such as mint and rosemary and sage. This particular plant is native to South Africa.