Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

large-flowered conradina, largeflower false-rosemary

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Conradina grandiflora

Family:

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

shrub

Size:

2-3 (4) ft tall by 1-3 ft wide

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

purple,lavender

Fruit Color:

NA

Phenology:

Evergreen. Long blooming and fruiting period generally in warmer months. Long-lived (Nelson 2003) in good habitat conditions including soil, drainage, and light.

Noted For:

Showy Flowers, Aroma/Showy Fruitsagrance, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Border plant or as a single plants in a wildflower garden.

Considerations:

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

Seed

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Not wet but not extremely dry ---to--- 1Stays wet

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand

Soil pH:

adaptable

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Native Habitats:

Scrub, coastal strand. In disturbed areas.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

This is a rare plant listed as threatened by the State of Florida.  It should only be acquired from reputable plant nurseries.