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Lippia dulcis

Also Known As

  • Phyla scaberrima
  • Aztec Sweet Herb

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Lippia dulcis plant details

Lippia dulcis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lippia dulcis

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, hanging basket

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lippia dulcis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Traditionally used as a natural sweetner & medicinal herb in its native Mexico, the Aztecs used it to ease coughs, colds, bronchitis & asthma. Easier to grow than Stevia, this trailing groundcover is perfect for hanging baskets & containers. Spicy scented, 2" leaves are intensely sweet & can be used in teas or fruit salads. To 1-2' high, it spreads via runners. Delightfully unique .5" daisy-ish, white flowers are dome shaped, eventually extending out into a cylinder Spring through Summer. Very cool! Can tolerate shade, but is happier with more sun.

Gardening facts about Lippia dulcis plant

How to Grow Lippia dulcis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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