Clinopodium brevifolium

Clinopodium brevifolium

Native to:
Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Iraq | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Palestine | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Clinopodium
Species:
Clinopodium brevifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, lavender
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Light aids germination. Sow at warm temperatures around 20-25°C. Fresh seed germinates more readily than aged seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI