Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Elsholtzia

Species:

Elsholtzia ciliata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to disturbed areas and roadsides