Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Chaiturus

Species:

Chaiturus marrubiastrum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Biennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul, sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate