Poliomintha maderensis

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Mexican Oregano, Lavender Spice

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Andrea Baker SNWA

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 1-3' tall and 1-3' wide. It has shiny, deep green leaves with lavender/deep purple/white flowers that bloom from late spring into fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.