Lamiaceae
Leucas tsavoensis var. kilifiensis
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Not currently in the nursery
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About
This herbaceous plant, a variety native to the Kilifi region of Kenya, exhibits characteristics typical of its genus. It features opposite leaves, often with stellate or branched hairs, and produces bilabiate flowers that are typically white to pale yellow. These flowers are arranged in terminal spikes or dense axillary whorls.
Where it works in Kilifi
Well-suited for naturalistic plantings, dry borders, or as part of a restoration project in a Kilifi-coast garden. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, reflecting its adaptation to lowland and mid-elevation, seasonally dry habitats.
Growing notes
As an indigenous herb from naturally dry regions of East Africa, this plant is expected to be relatively drought-tolerant once established. Specific growth rates and detailed water requirements are not widely documented for this variety.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: plantaedb.com. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.