Lepechinia Species, California Pitcher Plant, Coyote Mint, Pitcher Sage, Woodbalm

Lepechiniacalycina

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lepechinia (le-peh-KIN-ee-uh)
Species
calycina (ka-LEE-kin-uh)
Synonym
Lepechinia calycina var. glabella
Lepechinia calycina var. wallacei
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Paradise, California

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