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    Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon'

    Also Known As

    • Comanthosphace stellipilum
    • Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'October Moon'
    • October Moon Japanese Shrub Mint

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon' plant details

    Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall
    Uses: easy-to-grow, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare but most useful fall-flowering perennial, sometimes semi-woody in mild climates for dappled shade. The 4-5?? leaves are a velvety light green to chartreuse with cream edges in this lovely Japanese selection. The autumn flowers, a light lavender, are a very nice contrast and useful for late season effect when there is little else in bloom. This Japanese selection, brought to North America by plantsman Barry Yinger, enjoys evenly moist soil in shade to sun in particularly moist places. Endures in temperatures to at least USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon' plant

    How to Grow Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Comanthosphace stellipila

    aka Leucosceptrum stellipillum, Leucosceptrum stellipilum, Japanese Shrub Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Comanthosphace stellipila flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - low
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