Achyrospermum
Achyrospermum axillare
Lamiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Achyrospermum axillare is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and requires medium water. It is suitable for USDA zones 7–10, growing to a height of 0.6–1.2 meters. This plant blooms in pink and purple from mid-summer to early fall (July, August, September) and prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil. It is fragrant and beneficial for pollinators but not toxic, and it is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.4–0.6 m
Zones
7–10
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Harvest
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Harvest
Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water: Medium
- Soil: Loamy, sandy, chalky
- USDA Zones: 7–10
- Height: 0.6–1.2 m
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Flower Colors: Pink, purple
- Fragrant: Yes
- Evergreen: No
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Data source: Trefle.io
