Common Dittany
Cunila origanoides
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Common Dittany is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1-2 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with purple flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Spread
- 1-2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Purple
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; dry border; herb garden; small garden
- Wildlife Value
- Limited; nectar for small pollinators
Common Dittany grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1-2 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Limited; nectar for small pollinators. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, dry border, herb garden, small garden.
Good to know: Aromatic foliage; delicate mint-family flowers.