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Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Hyptis emoryi Torr.
Desert lavender
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
USDA Symbol: HYEM
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Desert Lavender is a member of the mint family (family Lamiaceae) which includes aromatic herbs or shrubs, rarely trees or vines, usually with stems square in cross-section, 4-sided, and flowers in long clusters, heads, or interrupted whorls on the stem.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , VioletBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Sep
Bloom Notes: lavendar
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-20Research By: TWC Staff
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