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Lepechinia calycina

Also Known As

Pitcher Sage
Woodbalm

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Lepechinia calycina plant details

Lepechinia calycina is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lepechinia calycina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lepechinia calycina

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This semi-evergreen shrub grows to 3' tall and 4-5' wide and is best known for its soft and hairy, strongly fragrant leaves and long racemes of showy white flowers blushed with lavender. Plant performs beautifully when massed along a path with California poppies, Blue-eyed grass, and Mules ears. This plant is drought tolerant, but needs good drainage. Plant in sun to partial shade. Endemic to California Provides nectar for hummingbirds. The Miwok used an extract of the leaves of this plant to treat fever and headache. Found in dry slopes. Communitites located in Chaparral, Foothill Woodland Between 0 and 3000 feet .