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Achyrospermum

Achyrospermum axillare

Lamiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Achyrospermum axillare is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and requires medium water. It is suitable for USDA zones 7–10, growing to a height of 0.6–1.2 meters. This plant blooms in pink and purple from mid-summer to early fall (July, August, September) and prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil. It is fragrant and beneficial for pollinators but not toxic, and it is not evergreen.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

7–10

Flower colors

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Growing Tips

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Soil: Loamy, sandy, chalky
  • USDA Zones: 7–10
  • Height: 0.6–1.2 m
  • Bloom Time: July, August, September
  • Flower Colors: Pink, purple
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Evergreen: No
  • Pollinator Friendly: Yes
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