Trichostema lanceolatum
$3.60 – $7.60
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Vinegar Weed
This annual herb gets its common name from the volatile oils in its foliage that emit a strong vinegar odor and have phytotoxic properties, which help vinegar weed compete against other plant species. This 3 ft. tall plant bears striking purple-blue flowers on short green stems in fall.
Where other plants die, this one thrives in dry, nutrient-poor, sun-baked clay soils. This is a great choice for bee gardens and exposed areas of the garden with little water available.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-16, D-16S |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Likely host plant of the Variable Checkerspot butterfly and several species of moths such as the Rustic Sphinx. |
| Historical Uses | Indigenous communities throughout northern California use this plant medicinally as a cold and fever remedy, a pain reliever, and a flea repellent. |
| Distribution | West coast of North America from northern Mexico to southern Canada |
| Elevation | 15" – 6498" |
| Habitat | Exposed areas of many habitats |
| Communities | Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Northern Oak Woodland, Southern Oak Woodland |