Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Malodorous Variegated Other: Green with white to pink variegation |
Fruit: | Indehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
piksihk | On December 28, 2019 | Cuttings stuck |
piksihk | On May 19, 2018 | Obtained plant Small plant from GMB swap |
piksihk | On October 3, 2015 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) this was a cutting - |
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