Australian Gipsywort

Lycopus australis

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This tall perennial herb will die back in winter. It naturally grows along edges of wet areas such as rivers and wetlands where it plays an important role in stabilising soil and providing habitat. The small flowers are hard to see as they form at the base of the leaves.

Form
Herb
Height
1.0 - 1.5m
Spread
0.2 - 0.5m
Flowering time
Summer
Autumn
Flower colour
White
Light requirements
Full sun
Part shade
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Well drained
Damp
Landscape setting
Plains
Hills
Tolerates
Moderate frost
Wet areas

Provides important frog habitat. Semi aquatic plant. Stems die back in winter.

Habitat for