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Stachys malacophylla Skan  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesStachys malacophylla Skan 
BibliographyBull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1909: 421 (1910)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude600-2000m
Descriptionstems grey sericeous, leaves broadly ovate, rounded, at base broadly cordate, densely grey pilose, minutely crenate, whorls 2-6-flowered, remote, flowers ca. 1cm long
Size10-40cm
Colorrose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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