ORTHOSIPHON labiatus. South Africa. A charming shrublet belonging to the vast mint alliance. It grows upright to around 3’ high. Closely set along the stems are broad, deeply veined leaves about 1" long. All parts of the plant are pleasantly aromatic. Dark, slender stalks extend above the shoot tips, carrying many pretty 1" flowers in separated whorls. Each of the blossoms has a calyx covered with purplish red hairs, contrasting nicely with the flared pink and white inner segments. This is a beautiful plant for both borders and mixed plantings. It delights in a sunny spot, with reasonably well drained soil and moderate watering. Its hardiness is still not well tested, though it has recovered well after bouts of roughly 20-25oF.