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Moluccellalaevis

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Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Moluccella (mol-yoo-SELL-uh)

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Species

laevis (LEE-viss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Bronze

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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