'Emily Brown' is a prostrate, dense, wide-spreading, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub with reddish-brown stems bearing small, oblong to elliptic, toothed, holly-like, dark green leaves and spherical clusters of blue to violet-blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for coastal sites and salt spray. Best with afternoon shade and regular water in hot, dry areas. Drought tolerant once established.