Also known as Ciliate Elsholtzia · Crested Elsholtzia · Crested Late-Summer Mint
Crested Latesummer Mint (Elsholtzia ciliata) is an upright, herbaceous perennial with fragrant foliage and attractive spikes of lavender-pink flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring and mid-summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.
Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune back lightly in early spring to encourage bushier growth and remove any dead or damaged stems from winter. Deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming season to promote further flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer, or by division of established clumps in early spring. Seeds can be sown indoors in early spring, or directly outdoors after the last frost.
Repot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid excessive moisture retention.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Crested Latesummer Mint (Elsholtzia ciliata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Elsholtzia |
| Species | Elsholtzia ciliata |
Similar in genus Elsholtzia
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