Miniature Beefsteakplant
Mosla dianthera
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Philippines, Russia, Sumatera, Taiwan, Transcaucasus, Vietnam
harum.koh (www.flickr.com) from Kobe city, Japan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Mosla
- Species:
- Mosla dianthera
- USDA Symbol:
- MODI4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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