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    Clinopodium mexicanum

    Also Known As

    • Satureja mexicana
    • Orange-flowered Mexican Savory
    • Savory

    Plant type

    shrub, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Clinopodium mexicanum plant details

    Clinopodium mexicanum is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clinopodium mexicanum

    Plant type: herb or shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clinopodium mexicanum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Clinopodium mexicanum plant

    How to Grow Clinopodium mexicanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Satureja douglasii

    Scientific Name: Micromeria douglasii

    aka Clinopodium douglasii, Micromeria chamissonis, Satureja chamissonis, Yerba Buena

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Satureja douglasii foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Clinopodium mimuloides

    aka Satureja mimuloides, Monkeyflower Savory

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Clinopodium mimuloides flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Satureja gilliesii

    aka Clinopodium chilense, Oreganillo

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Satureja gilliesii by Patricia Cunningham
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