Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Medusantha

Species:

Medusantha crinita

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash