Miniature Beefsteakplant

Mosla dianthera

Miniature Beefsteakplant

harum.koh from Kobe city, Japan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Mosla
Species:
Mosla dianthera

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
purple, white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers forest edges and clearings