Deepwoods Horsebalm
Collinsonia canadensis
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
iNaturalist: © kkucera (iNaturalist #102171920)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Collinsonia
- Species:
- Collinsonia canadensis
- USDA Symbol:
- COTU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Erythroecia hebardi, Papaipema duplicatus, stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris), the astute borer (Papaipema astuta), Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern (Bombus impatiens) Moths:Papaipema duplicatus, the astute borer (Papaipema astuta)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, bumblebees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification. Germination can be erratic and slow.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI