Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Phyllostegia

Species:

Phyllostegia electra

USDA Symbol:

PHEL2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

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:

native to Hawaiian forests, prefers organic matter