Lycopus — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Lycopus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Lycopus amplectens
Lycopus amplectens
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Tolerates most soil types so long as they are wet.
Full cultivation guide →Lycopus asper
Lycopus asper
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. This species is often confused with L. lucidus. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Lycopus europaeus
Lycopus europaeus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Tolerates most soil types so long as they are wet. Grows well in shallow water. Succeeds in sun or shade.
Full cultivation guide →Lycopus lucidus
Lycopus lucidus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Tolerates most soil types so long as they are wet.
Full cultivation guide →Lycopus maackianus
Lycopus maackianus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Tolerates most soil types so long as they are wet.
Full cultivation guide →Lycopus uniflorus
Lycopus uniflorus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. This species might be no more than a synonym for L. virginicus, a species known to be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Lycopus virginicus
Lycopus virginicus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Tolerates most soil types so long as they are wet. Succeeds in full sun or in partial shade, in damp meadows or in wet places by ponds or streams.
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