Condea emoryi (Desert Lavender)
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Desert Lavender
Characteristics
Height: 6 - 12 ft
Width: 8 ft
Hardiness: Very Hardy
Natural Setting: Gravelly sandy washes in the desert, usually as part of creosote bush scrub
Plant Type: Shrub
Dormancy: Summer Semi-Deciduous
Form: Rounded, Upright, Columnar
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Season: Winter, Spring
Soil: Fast draining
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low once established
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 25° F
Overview
A desert shrub that needs little water, is heat tolerant, and produces fragrant, colorful flowers over a long season.
History
Previously known as Hyptis emoryi
Anecdotal Experiences
In garden conditions, it tends to grow more upright very rapidly - a couple feet a year. But you can promote a more rounded form by pruning it
Very adaptable to water conditions, you can water it a lot or not at all
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An evergreen, medium sized shrub with soft grey leaves and nearly ever-present blooms. Native to the desert but also does great on the coast.