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Stachys tysonii Skan  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesStachys tysonii Skan 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.L.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 5(1): 357 (1910)
Native RangeSouth Africa to Lesotho
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude2100-2600m
Descriptionleaves petiolate, thin, ovate-lanceolate, obtuse, at apex distinctly tapered, at base broadly cordate, crenate-serrate whorls 4-6-flowered, numerous, in terminal spike
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
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, LES Lesotho, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State)
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