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Crested Latesummer Mint (Elsholtzia ciliata)

Crested Latesummer Mint (Elsholtzia ciliata) is an upright, aromatic herb with late-season blooms and attractive foliage, suitable for borders and containers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Apply every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to lanceolate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Elsholtzia cristata Willd.
Elsholtzia formosana Hayata
Elsholtzia hallasanensis Y.N.Lee
Elsholtzia interrupta Ohwi
Elsholtzia patrinii (Lepech.) Garcke
Elsholtzia pseudocristata H.Lév. & Vaniot
Elsholtzia saxatilis (Kom.) Nakai ex Kitag.
Elsholtzia serotina Kom.
Elsholtzia springia Y.N.Lee
Hyssopus bracteatus C.C.Gmel. ex Steud.
Hyssopus ocymifolius Lam.
Mentha baikalensis Georgi
Mentha cristata Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Mentha ovata Cav.
Mentha patrinii Lepech.
Perilla polystachya D.Don
Sideritis ciliata Thunb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusElsholtzia
  • speciesElsholtzia ciliata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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