Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Isodon longitubus (syn. Rabdosia longituba)
Family: (Lamiaceae)
(P) to 4′. Trumpet Spurflower. Native to deciduous forests in Japan. A late blooming autumn delight for dappled shade. This mint family perennial sends out arching stems of fresh green, lance-shaped, deeply veined leaves with serrated edges. Stems are topped with one-foot long airy panicles covered with many one-inch long, pendulous, blue-purple, tubular flowers. This beauty is always blooming brightly on our October, Autumn Colour Walk. Perfect in the woodland in a semi-shaded location. Partial shade. 4 & T2
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