About
This small evergreen shrub, to 2m high, with arching branches densely clothed in small, wrinkled, rather hairy green leaves. Flowers are borne in loose racemes in summer, tubular in shape with reflexed lips, to 2cm long, pale grey-blue with darker veins and a dark-edged green calyx.
About the genus
Lepechinia are sage-like shrubs and herbaceous perennials
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toChile
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sunny, sheltered position in any soil, including clay. In a container, under glass, use a peat-free multi-purpose compost with added sand and place in a sunny position. Water sparingly over winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate from semi-ripe cuttings taken in early autumn or propagate by seed grown under glass in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free