Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Phyllostegia

Species:

Phyllostegia bracteata

USDA Symbol:

PHBR6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian forest understory