Plectranthus amboinicus

Mexican Mint, Country Borage, Indian Mint, Soup Mint, Cuban Oregano, French Thyme, Spanish Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, rock garden, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage