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Lavender Spice, Mexican Oregano
Poliomintha maderensis
Upright to cascading form. Small, bright green leaves with a spicy oregano-like fragrance. Lavender tubular flowers. Brittle stems. Prune lightly in late winter. Prune back hard every few years. Prefers morning sun to light shade in hot desert settings. Synonym: Poliomintha longiflora.
- Plant type: Perennial, Shrub
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium, Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Reflected Heat
- Height range: 3 Feet
- Width range: 3 Feet
- Canopy value: 7 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
- Flower color: Purple
- Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Rabbit Resistant, Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants, Pollinator Plants
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Northeastern Mexico
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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