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Lepechinia bella
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Lepechinia bella plant details
Lepechinia bella is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall blue flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lepechinia bella
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lepechinia bella
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
We’re thrilled to introduce this gorgeous, very rare, deer resistant Salvia relative from Bolivia. Bursting into bloom from mid-Summer until end of Fall, large 10” sprays of vibrant “cornflower” blue flowers are beautifully presented on numerous upright sturdy stems. The flaring richly colored 2” tubular blooms are a welcome sight for our hummingbird friends during the late season. Multi-branching to 3-4’ tall and wide, with pleasing, mint-scented, quilted, 3”-long lance-shaped leaves. Do grow in well-drained soil with a 1” side-dress of compost in Spring. We cut ours back to 2’ in Winter to promote best habit next season.
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How to Grow Lepechinia bella
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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