| Botanical name | Orthosiphon labiatus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December Spikes of pink flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Shellflower |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Foliage is aromatic. |
| Planting instructions | Sun-loving, but prefers afternoon shade. |
Orthosiphon labiatus (Shellflower)
- Botanical name: Orthosiphon labiatus
- Common name(s): Shellflower
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
An evergreen, herbaceous shrub with aromatic foliage and spikes of pink flowers in summer. Sun-loving, but prefers afternoon shade.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Orthosiphon amabilis
Botanical Pronunciation: or-tho-SY-fon la-bee-AH-tus
Orthosiphon labiatus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
Spikes of pink flowers in summer.
Foliage is aromatic.
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