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Cunila origanoides
Also Known As
- Cunila mariana
- Cunila origanioides
- Common Dittany
- Stonemint
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-16"
- W: 8"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Cunila origanoides plant details
Cunila origanoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cunila origanoides
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cunila origanoides
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Grown primarily for the frost flowers, weird ribbon-like frozen sculptures of sap that sort of extrude from the crown of the plant when conditions are just right. The physics of this is interesting, does it extrude supercooled? There are some fantastic photos of this on the web and this really has to be seen. ZONE 5
Garden photo gallery of Cunila origanoides
By: Fritz Flohr Reynolds
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How to Grow Cunila origanoides
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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