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Elsholtzia stauntonii

Family Labiatae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Elsholtzia stauntonii (mint-shrub) bears showy and mauve blooms during early fall to mid-autumn. The foliage is dark green in colour and aromatic.
Typical Uses Border and hedge.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Elsholtzia stauntonii tolerates drought. This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.