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Trichostema purpusii
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 1"-3'
- W: 1"-2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Trichostema purpusii plant details
Trichostema purpusii is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trichostema purpusii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 2 FT - wide, 1 IN - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, compact, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trichostema purpusii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A pretty sub-shrub from the arid Tehuacan-Cuicatlan region of Mexico. It grows to 2’ tall and blooms profusely through the Summer with light pink flowers. It has become one of the favorite shrubs on the hummingbird buffet in my garden and one that I myself would not do without. It is really tough and goes through a dry summer without any water at all. If you want it to look more lush, just water it a little to plump it up.
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How to Grow Trichostema purpusii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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