shrub

Condea emoryi | Desert Lavender

(Hyptis emoryi)

All parts of this shrub emit a lavender scent that is more noticeable when brushed. Plant form is open and upright, the silvery gray foliage blending well with other desert-adapted plants. Flowers most profuse in spring and may bloom sporadically during summer and fall. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: reflected sun, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 25F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 8 feet high

Width: 8 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: gray

Flower Color: lavender

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: bees, birds, hummingbirds