Family: Plumbaginaceae

‘Ilie‘e is a sprawling shrub with white/pale blue flowers. Single flowers consist of 5 petals atop a long tube, growing in clusters on the terminal ends. The indigenous plant has a large native pantropical range. When grown in a mounding form, regular trimming will be needed. Or let it sprawl as a woody groundcover. ‘Ilie‘e does best in full sun, but part sun is suitable. ‘Ilie‘e is perfect for xeriscape gardens. After transplanting, water until it is established or new growth is observed. In some parts of the world ‘Ilie‘e is called ‘doctorbush.’ It’s used medicinally worldwide. Hawaiians used it to treat various ailments and to blacken tattoo ink.

Plant Uses:

• Container plant
• Cultural significance
• Erosion control
• Medicinal
• Ornamental

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers