Lippia graveolens

Also Known As

Mexican Oregano
Puerto Rican Oregano

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Lippia graveolens plant details

Lippia graveolens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lippia graveolens

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lippia graveolens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrant crinkled leaves are used in cooking Italian dishes and some Mexican cuisine. It has small white flowers, grows 24-36 inches tall.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Lippia graveolens plant

How to Grow Lippia graveolens

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Lippia dulcis

aka Phyla scaberrima, Aztec Sweet Herb

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

mostly sun - shade

Photo of Lippia dulcis flower by Surething

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