pinewood perennial gardens

Native. An upright perennial with narrow aromatic leaves on square, purplish stems. Stems terminate during summer in a series of rounded 2-3" clisters of tubular flowers which are cymes. Pinkish, lavender, or creamy-yellow bracts are arranged beneath each cyme. Leave maturing seed heads to reseed in the garden as can be short lived in certain situations. Prefers sunny sites with moist to dry soils; tolerant of sandy, well-drained soils. Popular with pollinators. 1-3' h x 9-12" w. Z 4-9.

A native plant suitable for coastal conditions. Semi-evergreen to deciduous woody shrub growing typically 5'-6' high. Irregular to mounding shape. Flowers are insignificant. Female plants produce clusters of gray, waxy fruit. Z 2.