Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Comanthosphace stellipila
Also Known As
- Leucosceptrum stellipillum
- Leucosceptrum stellipilum
- Japanese Shrub Mint
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Comanthosphace stellipila plant details
Comanthosphace stellipila is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender, magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Comanthosphace stellipila
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender, magenta and purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: fall color, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Comanthosphace stellipila
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Comanthosphace stellipila
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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See other plant types of Comanthosphace for your garden
aka Comanthosphace stellipilum, Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'October Moon', October Moon Japanese Shrub Mint
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Comanthosphace japonica, Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Mountain Madness', Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Variegata', Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Variegatum', Mountain Madness Japanese Shrub Mint, Variegated Japanese Mint, Variegated Japanese Shrub Mint
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 24"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - low
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