Rattail
NameRattail
Species NameStachytarpheta jamaicensis
Common NameRattail
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNot visible
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk FeaturesNot applicable (herbaceous stem)
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLong, slender flower spikes with small purple blossoms, giving it the common name 'Rattail'.
Description
This specimen, commonly known as Rattail, displays vibrant green, serrated leaves and distinctive long, slender spikes of small purple flowers. While typically a herbaceous plant, if cultivated as a bonsai, its upright growth habit and continuous flowering would be its primary features. The plant is currently in bloom, showcasing its characteristic inflorescences.
