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Lepechinia hastata: Very aromatic leaves and spires of red-purple flowers from July onwards.  Reaches about 3ft / 90cm tall and will grow in sun or part shade. Said to be hardy in a sheltered position but we haven't fully verified this yet.

We've also seen a very similar (identical?) plant named as Lepechinia salviae. Visitors always ask "what's that Salvia?" Take your pick, but under any name its a lovely and graceful addition to the garden.

The plant is a native of California and Hawaii and is commonly known as Pitcher Sage or Pakaha.

The specific name, hastata, refers to the leaf shape and means like a spear point, with flaring pointed lobes at the base.

Propagation is by cuttings, careful division or, most simply, by seed sown in early spring.

Mail Order size sold out for 2010. You can reserve mail order plants for spring 2011 delivery by placing an order now.

Lepechinia hastata

 
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