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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Elsholtzia
Elsholtzia
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Elsholtzia stauntonii ( Chinese Mint Shrub )
A woody based, bushy perennial, reaching up to 4.5 x 4 feet in size.
The minty-fragrant, lance-shaped leaves, up to 6 inches in length, are mid-green.
The violet flowers are borne on panicles, up to 8 inches in length, during late summer and fall.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( with deep winter mulch in 4 ) in full sun to partial shade. Cut back to near ground level during late winter before new growth begins.
Alba
White flowers, otherwise identical to species.
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* photo of unknown internet source
Elsholtzia stauntonii ( Chinese Mint Shrub )
A woody based, bushy perennial, reaching up to 4.5 x 4 feet in size.
The minty-fragrant, lance-shaped leaves, up to 6 inches in length, are mid-green.
The violet flowers are borne on panicles, up to 8 inches in length, during late summer and fall.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( with deep winter mulch in 4 ) in full sun to partial shade. Cut back to near ground level during late winter before new growth begins.
Alba
White flowers, otherwise identical to species.
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