Lycopus rubellus Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner

Scientific Name: Lycopus rubellus Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Lamiaceae / Labiatae / Lycopus L./ Lycopus rubellus Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner

<i>Lycopus rubellus</i> Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner
General Information
Usda SymbolLYRUA2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsLYRUA2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Lycopus rubellus Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum165
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Minimum5.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.6
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersYes
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Lycopus rubellus</i> Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner

<i>Lycopus rubellus</i> Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner

<i>Lycopus rubellus</i> Moench var. arkansanus (Fresen.) Benner

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