Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cedronella canariensis Balm of Gilead, Herb,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Shrub Like
Description:
Attractive herbaceous perennial with strong aromatic foliage and two-lipped pink flowers from late Spring and through Summer. Grows approx. 1.5m tall x 1m wide. Leaves can be used in tea or for potpourri.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: White Fly
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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