Lepechinia Species, Fragrant Pitcher Sage, Island Pitchersage, Wallace's Pitcher Plant

Lepechiniafragrans

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lepechinia (le-peh-KIN-ee-uh)
Species
fragrans (FRAY-granz)
Synonym
Sphacele fragrans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oak Park, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Oak Park, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2013 | positive

A medium-sized shrub with tubular flowers endemic to California's Channel Islands and the Santa Monica Mountains.

Leaves a...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Fuzzy leaved low growing, sparsely leaved shrub native to Southern California. It has small, lavendar to white flowers that look a bit l...Read More

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