Elsholtzia stauntonii
mint-shrub, Staunton elsholtzia
Notes:
Leaves fragrant when crushed.
Use with caution, as the related E. ciliata is banned as a noxious weed in Connecticut. Besides, it's in the mint family, which is kind of notorious for the invasive tendencies of many of its members.
Sources: Dirr, Missouri BG.
Tags:
aromatic foliage
drought tolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
form:perennial (herbaceous)
form:shrub
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning required
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:hedge
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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