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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 12 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Other: Pale lavender, white throat, dark purple spots on lower petals.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Tea
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Florida Pennyroyal

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Photo courtesy of Brian Ahern
Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-03-18
At Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve
Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-03-18
At Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve
Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-03-18
At Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve

Photo courtesy of Brian Ahern
Comments:
  • Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Jan 23, 2012 4:01 PM concerning plant:
    Honey bees get nectar from this plant. The honey from this nectar is clear in color.

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