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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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