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Description
Conradina Canescens, also known as False Rosemary, is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is known for its aromatic leaves that smell like rosemary.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Conradina |
Appearance
Conradina Canescens can grow up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It has small, narrow leaves that are gray-green in color and covered in fine hairs. The leaves are about 1 inch long and 1/8 inch wide. The shrub produces small, lavender-colored flowers in the summer that attract bees and butterflies.
Care Guide
Conradina Canescens is a low-maintenance shrub that is easy to care for. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, but can also tolerate some shade. It is drought-tolerant, but should be watered regularly during its first year of growth. Fertilization is not necessary, but can be done in the spring if desired. Conradina Canescens is hardy in USDA zones 8-11, but can also be grown in colder climates if protected from frost.
Common Pests & Diseases
Conradina Canescens is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if its soil is too moist.
Habitat
Conradina Canescens is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in dry, sandy soils in pine forests, sandhills, and coastal areas.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Conradina Canescens be grown in containers?
A: Yes, Conradina Canescens can be grown in containers as long as they are large enough to accommodate its roots.
Q: How often should Conradina Canescens be watered?
A: Conradina Canescens is drought-tolerant, but should be watered regularly during its first year of growth. After that, it can be watered sparingly.
Q: How often should Conradina Canescens be fertilized?
A: Fertilization is not necessary, but can be done in the spring if desired.
Q: What is the best time to prune Conradina Canescens?
A: Conradina Canescens can be pruned in the spring after flowering to maintain its shape and size.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Conradina Canescens:
- Salvia coccinea
- Salvia farinacea
- Rosmarinus officinalis
- Lavandula angustifolia
References
- “Conradina Canescens.” University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/conradina-canescens/.
- “Conradina Canescens.” Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=COCAC.
