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Trichostema lanceolatum

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Trichostema (try-ko-STEM-uh) (Info)
Species: lanceolatum (lan-see-oh-LAY-tum) (Info)

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Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Aromatic

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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By Kelli
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Kelli On Oct 11, 2008, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

One of the few plants to bloom here in the wild in the summer. The odor of the foliage seems to be an acquired taste. I used to think it was awful. Now I think it is interesting. It does have a vinegar smell, but it is more complex than that.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Agoura Hills, California
Santa Margarita, California



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