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Winner of the first-to-bloom contest in winter 2005

'Purple Pygmy' Synonym(s) Cedronella cana Common name giant hyssop Family lamiaceae Life cycle perennial (Z5-9) Flowers rose-pink (June-Sept) Size 2-3 ft Light sun Cultural notes well-drained garden soil From seed germinate at room temperature; exposure to light may be helpful Flowers first year from seed sown indoors early. detailed seed-starting info below Minty aromatic foliage, tubular flowers. Looks just like other hyssops in our garden.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: driveway bed, side garden, orchard nursery area

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2005. Seed from '04 trade. Baggy 70F with light (100%G, 3-5d)
2005. Seed for 'Purple Pygmy' from T&M '04. Baggy 70F with light (85%G, 6-8d)

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