Isodon rubescens
Also Known As
- Rabdosia rubescens
- Chinese Sage Bush
- Dong-ling-cao
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Isodon rubescens plant details
Isodon rubescens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Isodon rubescens
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall
- Uses: medicinal, rare, tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Isodon rubescens
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Bascially unknown in this country, this 2-4' red-flowered shrub-herb is used in China to treat cancer of the esophagus; the American Cancer Society feels there?s no evidence supporting its use, but it?s a unique plant. S/M
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Isodon rubescens plant
How to Grow Isodon rubescens
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Isodon for your garden
aka Plectranthus effusus var. longitubus, Plectranthus longituba, Plectranthus longitubus, Rabdosia longituba, Long-tubed Trumpet Spurflower, Trumpet Spurflower
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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