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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

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    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

    Elegant perennial from Japan, tight clumps (18-20" wide) of 3' tall stems with fuzzy, attractive foliage, topped with erect, brush-like spikes of light lavender pink in October when a little interest is welcome in the garden! Adaptable, prefers light shade, decent soil and regular moisture. Deer resistant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A Japanese woodland mint with broad bold foliage and fat spikes of lavender pink flowers in late summer into fall, this is rarely seen in American gardens. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    This tasteful perennial from Japan bides its time in the shade garden as the floral hoi polloi scrabble for attention during spring and summer. Once the fracas has died down, this takes centerstage in Sept/Oct with its intricately constructed buds which open to fuzzy light lavender flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Comanthosphace stellipila plant

    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

    See other plant types of Comanthosphace for your garden

    Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon'

    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
    Photo of Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon' flower by plant lust
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    Comanthosphace japonica 'Mountain Madness'

    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
    Photo of Comanthosphace japonica 'Mountain Madness' foliage by Botanophilia
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