Mexican Oregano
Scientific Name: Lippia graveolens Kunth
Synonym: Goniostachyum graveolens
Family: Verbenaceae
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Texas, northern Mexico, Central America
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, to 7 feet (2 m)
Watering Needs: Occasional to regular water
This plant is occasionally used in Mexican cuisine to replace oregano.
Blooming Habits:
Attractive pink flowers are borne all the summer.
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