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Poliomintha maderensis

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.

 

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:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.