Aegiphila insignis

Aegiphila insignis

Native to:
Bolivia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Aegiphila
Species:
Aegiphila insignis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, bees
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best; seeds lose viability relatively quickly in storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI