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Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
Also Known As
- Colquhounia coccinea 'Mollis'
- Himalayan Mint Shrub
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'
- W: 4'-10'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis plant details
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall
- Uses: unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A showy Himalayan 4-10' shrub with large downy leaves and orange-red tubular flowers in dense spikes in autumn. S/M
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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