Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea' (Irish Heath/Connemara)

Daboecia cantabrica 'Atropurpurea', commonly known as Irish Heath or Connemara, is a compact evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and showy bell-shaped flowers. The leaves are small and glossy, providing a beautiful backdrop to the profusion of deep purple, almost black, flowers that bloom in late spring. This plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies and bees.