Poliomintha longiflora

Also Known As

Mexican Oregano
Rosemary Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Poliomintha longiflora plant details

Poliomintha longiflora is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Poliomintha longiflora

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Poliomintha longiflora

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oregano flavor with a spicy bite; showy penstemon like flowers

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

A big perennial that can get to 4 feet tall in hot summer climates, and producing lots and lots of long tubular sage flowers over most of the summer. Likes it hot and dry, hotter and drier, no doubt, than we usually are here in Michigan. Can be used as a herb for cooking, flavor somewhat resembling oregano. Most references list it as only hardy to zone 8.