Condea (Hyptis) emoryi
The flowers of Desert Lavender are an important nectar source for desert honeybees during their major spring blooms. Desert Lavender is drought tolerant and readily available as a desert or mid-elevation land species.
Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Status: Native
Origin: Arid desert washes of Arizona, southern Nevada and southeast California
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Size: 9′ tall
Sun: Full, tolerates reflected heat
Watering: Supplemental during summer heat
Growth Rate:
Soil: Well drained preferred
Temperature:
Pruning: Lightly head back in late winter
Disease and Pests:
Uses: Nectar plant for bees. Host for the Gray Hairstreak butterfly
Notes: Special value for native bees
Resources
- ASU Library
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Desert Survivors Larval Database
- Southwest Desert Flora
- Maricopa County Pollinator Pathway Plant List
Free Plant Tag PDF