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Lepechinia hastata

pakaha

An evergreen shrub to 1.5m tall with aromatic, arrow-shaped, grey-green, felted leaves up to 30cm long and 15cm wide. Tall spikes of purple-magenta tubular flowers are borne in summer

Other common names
pitchersage
Synonyms
Lepechinia salviae misapplied
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Purple Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Lepechinia are sage-like shrubs and herbaceous perennials

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mexico

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in any well-drained soil; protect from excessively wet winter conditions

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Sub-tropical
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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