Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 - 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Stem Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Harlantk | On October 7, 2018 | Obtained plant (Green Thumbers close out on herbs) |
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