The specific epithet alludes to Lord Howe Island, where it is found.

[1] It is a perennial herb, tufted and sparsely branched, growing to 5–15 cm in height.

It has blue, bell shaped flowers 6.5–10 mm long.

The growth habit varies according to the substrate, being more stunted and tufty in exposed clefts in rocks.

[1] The plant is endemic to Australia’s subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.