Appearance
The plant grows 1 to 2 ft tall, with an upright habit and many square stems growing from basal roots. The mid-green rugose leaves vary in shape and size, with light hairs on both sides, and glands that release a scent when rubbed or crushed. The 12 in inflorescences grow candelabrum-like at the top of the stems, with 4-6 flowers per whorl. The.5 in flowers are straight and tubular, ranging in color from white to pale lilac.
Habitat
"S. palaestina" grows in a wide variety of habitats, between 1,000 to 4,000 ft elevation. It was introduced into horticulture in the 1990s.References:
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