Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Poliomintha

Species:

Poliomintha longiflora

USDA Symbol:

POLO23

Growth Characteristics

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

lavender, pink, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from woody base after fire or hard freeze; common in fire-prone Chihuahuan Desert scrublands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions with limestone substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warmth and light. Can also be propagated by cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI