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Poliomintha longiflora - Mexican Oregano

Mexican Oregano will thrive in a cool dry garden with good drainage. Our Poliomintha longiflora has withstood the ravages of an uneducated gardener who chopped it all out. Thankfully it came back. The foliage has a strong mint scent when brushed or crushed. The Mexican Oregano flowers are striking in a dark setting. Poliomintha longiflora blooms with lavender pink flowers from Spring through Fall though the plants look better if they get a good haircut in mid summer. As with many common names Mexican Oregano is also applied to another plant Lippia graveolens.

Poliomintha longiflora, Mexican Oregano

Slender lavender pink flowers of Poliomintha longiflora - Mexican Oregano. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.