San Diego Thorn-Mint ⚠️ Threatened
Acanthomintha ilicifolia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthomintha
- Species:
- Acanthomintha ilicifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Purple
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds were collected from two wild populations in San Diego County: Mission Trails Regional Park & Dennery Canyon. The plant is generally distributed in Southern California & Baja California.
Source: npn.rngr.net