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Dong-ling-cao (Isodon rubescens), potted plant, organic

(2 customer reviews)

$8.50

Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)

Hardy to zone 8 to 11

(Blushred Rabdosia) Herbaceous perennial native to China.  The crown is tough and clumping, not spreading.  In zones 8 and 9, the plant acts like an herbaceous perennial.  In zones 10 and 11, a woody perennial bush.  The flowers are long-lasting and showy.  The foliage emits the fragrance of basil and pine.  Traditional usage (TCM): Breast cancer.  Source of diterpenoic molecule oridonin. Plant prefers normal garden conditions, with sun and regular watering.   These are pretty on a border and tend to size themselves well in potted culture.  I have had them live for years in pots with little attention, also perennialize solidly and make sturdy bushes in outdoor culture.   Space plants 3 feet apart.

Potted plant, certified organically grown

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  1. Nieves Davis

    Dong-ling-coa

    Nieves Davis (verified owner)

    Easy to grow. Put it in container.

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    • Francis-Olive Hampton

      Hi there. When will this plant (or even seeds) come back in stock?

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      Richo Cech

      I have this in mind and am working on it. In our Z 8 it seems to overwinter pretty well but the flowers usually freeze before making seeds. challenging. richo

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    Nieves Davis (verified owner)

    How do you overwinter this plant dong-ling-coa

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    • Richo Cech

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      Hello Nieves,
      Dong-ling-cao becomes woody with age and may be cut back in the fall, overwintering as a woody crown. It never looks like much is happening but does come back in a Zone 7, shooting up new growth in midspring. If you want to hold a potted plant over the winter, my advice is to put it in a cold (or heated!) greenhouse.
      Richo

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