Carolina Birds-in-a-Nest
Macbrideacaroliniana

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Macbridea (mak-BRIDE-ee-a)
Species: caroliniana (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-uh)

Synonym:Macbridea pulchra

Category
Herbs
Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting