Family | LAMIACEAE |
Genus species | Monardella viridis Jeps. |
Bibliography | Fl. W. Calif.: 465 (1901) |
Native Range | California |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | steppes |
Altitude | 150-800m |
Description | leaves rhombic-lanceolate, 1-2cm long, green and glabrous adaxially, white hirsute abaxially, floral heads to 2cm broad, bracts membranous, to 7mm, flowers 14-16mm long |
Size | 10-30cm |
Color | pinkish purple |
Bloom | summer, autumn |
Ca | |
Type | perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Madronella ledifolia (Greene) Greene Madronella viridis (Jeps.) Arthur Monardella ledifolia Greene |
Territory | 7 Northern America 76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California) |