Highly resistant to wind. Manganese deficiency can occur in alkaline soils. Maintain pH within recommended limits. Growth rate is slow. Popular plant in old gardens.
Foliage has pungent odor when crushed.
Growth rate is medium fast. Revised by John E. Davis , Extension Area Horticulture Specialist Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. Publication 666-6 Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture . Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Ronald A. Brown , Director Copyright by Mississippi State University.