This small shrub has upright branched woolly stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has dull green broad lance-shaped scented leaves and the pale lavender bell-shaped flowers appear along the stems, from late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Lepechinia calycinait is naturally found in North America growing in California in chaparral and in woodlands along the coast from sea level to an altitude of 1000m (3000 ft).

It prefers a well-drained sandy stony moist to clay soils that are moderately fertile in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is deer and drought tolerant but frosts tender.

Woodbalm is grown for its low bushy habit and the flowers. It is planted in small or fragrant gardens along borders or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining low land regions establishing in 1-2 years that may be short lived. This plant is also used in commercial landscapes or water wise gardens requiring little maintenance once established. ID 3407

Lepechinia (LAY-pay-KEE_nee-ah) calycina (KAL-ee-SEE-nah)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family