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Phyllostegiafloribunda

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Phyllostegia floribunda by Metrosideros
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Phyllostegia (fil-oh-STEG-ee-a)
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Species
floribunda (flor-ih-BUN-duh)
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Synonym
Phyllostegia axillaris
Phyllostegia floribunda var. forbesii
Phyllostegia forbesii
Physostegia villosa
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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