Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Aeollanthus

Species:

Aeollanthus pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock following fire in African savanna ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures for germination. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI