Conradia grandiflora (Large-Flowered Rosemary)


Botanical Information

FamilyLabiatae
GenusConradia
Speciesgrandiflora
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to Florida.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-6) - 1.7
Temperature (°F)20 - 35
Height0.3 - 1.5 m
SpreadDepends upon supporting structure.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLong-lived perennial; attracts bees and other pollinators.
LandscapeGround cover, mass planting as a border plant or as a single plant in a wildflower garden.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationGrow in full sun to partial sun and shade areas. Tolerates many types of soils; clay, sand, loam, alkaline, acidic and well-drained. It is also tolerant of drought.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens,Lake Wales, Florida,Unites State of America.
HabitatGrows on dunes and other landforms with deep, sandy soils, often near the coast.
Bark/Stem DescriptionMulti-trunked or clumping stems.
Leaf DescriptionLong-lived perennial. The branches end in twigs which are coated in pale hairs. The hairy, glandular, needle-like leaves are up to 1.5 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionShowy , lavender with dark lavender spots flowers, aroma, fragrance, year-round flowering with blue colour. The flower corolla is about 2 cm long, with a funnel-shaped throat and a hairy, lipped mouth.
Fruit DescriptionRound, length is less than 1 cm.
Texture DescriptionMedium

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