Placeholder

Clinopodium vimineum

Also Known As

  • Satureja viminea
  • JAMACIAN MINT BUSH
  • Jamaican Mint Tree
  • Kama Sutra Mint Tree

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

More Options

Clinopodium vimineum plant details

Clinopodium vimineum is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clinopodium vimineum

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, fragrant foliage, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clinopodium vimineum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

JAMAICAN MINT BUSH - Small 1/2" oval glossy lime green foliage. A very minty savory. A tender perennial mint. Unlike many mints, this variety has a woody stem and upright growth habit. The fragrance makes people "ooh" and "aah". It makes a terrific hot or iced tea. Just boil for a couple of minutes and let steep. It is the source of Kamasutra mint bathing gel. Likes sun. May be container grown. This plant is not winter hardy, cannot freeze.

Gardening facts about Clinopodium vimineum plant

How to Grow Clinopodium vimineum

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved