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Elsholtzia stauntonii
Also Known As
- Mint-shrub
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Elsholtzia stauntonii plant details
Elsholtzia stauntonii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Elsholtzia stauntonii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall
- Uses: fragrant, hedge
GROWING CONDITIONS for Elsholtzia stauntonii
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Toothed, ovate-elliptic leaves (2-5" long) which emit a minty fragrance when crushed and narrow, upward pointing spikes (to 8" long) of two-lipped, densely-packed, lilac-purple flowers in autumn.
By: Avant Gardens
Spikes thick with brilliant red-violet florets ascend through strongly minty leaves in late summer and into fall. In China, its native range includes valley stream-sides, rocky mountains, and dry hillsides. Its a great new bee attractant for us, both honey and bumble! Versatile in habitat and rare!Minimum temperature: -30?F
Lilac-purple flowers are freely produced on this tiny perennial-shrub all during fall "making a splendid splash of late colour" (Hillier); the mint-scented leaves can be enjoyed all season. Sun-PSh/Med.Moisture
By: Forestfarm
Aside from the deliciously fresh, fruity mint perfume of it's bright green, serrated, lance shaped leaves this small, deciduous Chinese shrub, also bears upright, sugar pink, bottle brush like flowers over Summer and Autumn. A very different looking plant for breaking up a dull garden bed or maybe as a low informal hedge. Charming, unusual and easily grown, Elsholtzia is sure to become extremely popular.
By: Zephs
Here is a semi-woody shrub from China with narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a minty fragrance when crushed, and showy 8-10" panicles of purplish-pink flowers in late summer. Heavy bloomer. Hardy to -20 degrees. Used in potpourris and dried arrangements. Disease and insect free.
By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery
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Gardening facts about Elsholtzia stauntonii plant
How to Grow Elsholtzia stauntonii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- regular
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