Elsholtzia

This group consists of about thirty aromatic herbs and deciduous sub-shrubs from Europe, Asia and Ethiopia. E. stauntonii (Staunton Elsholtzia) is a small, hardy sub-shrub that grows from 3 to 6 feet high. Its rounded stems are covered with lance-shaped leaves that smell minty when crushed. From late summer to mid-fall, inflorescences of lilac-purple flowers are produced. This shrub may die down to the ground in the winter, especially at the limit of its range, but it usually regrows the following spring.

Pot Cultivation

Plant in full sun in an open location, in fertile soil.

Propagation

Seeds or cuttings may be used to increase your plants.