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.