Elsholtzia stauntonii plants – ( Mint Bush)

Description

 

Picture thanks to Jelitto Seeds https://www.jelitto.com

There is just one of these plants  in an 8cm pots- $9.20 each. It is  available from 449 Sandringham road Tues-Wed 10-2pm.  Please email us on info@owairakaseeds.co.nz to reserve a plant and organise collection.

This plant is a small bush which belongs to the mint family. Its leaves have a minty scent when crushed. It bears lilac – purple flowers in panicles in autumn, and is drought tolerant, prefering well drained soild which are on the dry side. It makes a good cut flower.

Additional information

Classification

Perennial

Common Name

Mint Shrub

Family

Lamiaceae

Maximum Height

approx 1.5 m with flowers