Lepechinia hastata

Also Known As

False Salvia

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Lepechinia hastata plant details

Lepechinia hastata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lepechinia hastata

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, velvety, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lepechinia hastata

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Felted, silver green, fragrant foliage on upright stems to 4’ are evergreen on shrubby plants about 2’ wide. Striking, salvia like, magenta violet spikes top the stems in late summer and fall and are hummer heaven! Sun to light shade, excellent soil drainage, enjoys heat; drought tolerant, deer and critter resistant (even gophers). USDA Z7

By: Secret Garden Growers

Reminiscent of a large Salvia spathacea, this handsome subshrub grows to 6' tall with large, furry, arrow-shaped leaves. Spikes of reddish-purple, sage-like blossoms appear most of the year in coastal California, though they are heaviest in early summer. Plants are strongly aromatic, smelling like an exotic flavor of Kool-Aid. Plant in full sun or part shade in reasonably well-drained soils, and provide occasional water once established. Hardy to 20F. Mexico.

By: Native Sons

This is a great Salvia-esque plant. It actually is related to Salvias, which you can see by the shape of the flowers, which are a vibrant magenta-red. It blooms Summer through Fall & hummingbirds love the flowers. Lepechinia is native to Hawaii & does have a very tropical look with its large, felty, grey leaves. But it actually tolerates low water. Reaching 4’ tall, it likes full sun & is hardy to 0 °F. Like a lot of Salvias, this plant is deer resistant.