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Cedronella canariensis

Also Known As

  • Balm-of-Gilead
  • Canary Balm
  • Canary Islands-balm

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Cedronella canariensis plant details

Cedronella canariensis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedronella canariensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedronella canariensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small evergreen shrub with mid green coarsely textured divided leaves. During the warmer months clustered heads of pale pink trumpet shaped flowers are produced. An attractive shrub with strongly aromatic foliage used in potpourri.

By: Zephs

CEDRONELLA CANARIENSIS, from the canary islands, a mounding perennial herb growing 2-3' in sun producing pink flowers during summer and has a menthol fragrance

Gardening facts about Cedronella canariensis plant

How to Grow Cedronella canariensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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