Cumberland False Rosemary ⚠️ Threatened

Conradina verticillata

Cumberland False Rosemary

Mason Brock (Masebrock)

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Kentucky, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers limestone outcrops and rocky ledges

Germination Information

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

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o