False Rosemary 🛑 Endangered

Conradina canescens

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Conradina
Species:
Conradina canescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
feb, mar, apr
Bloom Colors:
White, Blue, Violet
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Mississippi

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to coastal dunes and scrub areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o