PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial sun; thrives in open meadow conditions with direct daily sunlight
Watering
Allow top 2 cm of soil to dry between waterings; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to moderate frost; tolerates warm summer temperatures up to 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, narrow, gray-green, sessile leaves arranged alternately along stems
- Flower: Snapdragon-like bilateral blooms in pale lavender to white, with orange lower lip
- Stem: Slender, branching green stems with fine pubescence
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once monthly. Minimal fertilization needed for established plants in native habitats
Eggshell powder topdressing：Sprinkle finely crushed eggshell powder around base; avoid direct contact with stems to prevent fungal growthPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering period
- Cut back stems to ground level after first autumn frost to tidy growth
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for pollinator gardens; supports bees and butterflies
