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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
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical 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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