Florida Pennyroyal

Piloblephisrigida

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Piloblephis (pil-oh-BLEF-is)
Species
rigida (RIG-ih-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Beverly Hills, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

Florida Pennyroyal is a delightful little plant found in flatwoods and on sandhills throughout Florida. It is very fragrant, and is used...Read More

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