Leucosceptrum stellipilum formosana
- Perennial
- 90-150 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
- Suitable as a cut flower
Long-flowering ornamental plant with soft, hairy leaves and slender, pale lilac flower spikes from late summer to autumn. It prefers filtered light and well-drained, humus-rich soil. It attracts bees and other pollinators and remains attractive even in winter thanks to its structure.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 90 - 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | August - October |
| Flower colour | Pink, Light pink, Red |
| Leaf colour | Green, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Summer dry, Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Leucosceptrum stellipilum formosana |
|---|---|
| Genus | Leucosceptrum |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Origin | Asia |
