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Mexican Oregano or Rosemary Mint, Poliomintha Longiflora is a bushy perennial that typically grows to 3-4’ tall and as wide in the southwestern U.S., but often shorter in other parts of the U.S. It is native to Mexico. This is a square-stemmed bushy plant clad with smooth, shiny, oblong, aromatic, semi-evergreen leaves (to 1” long). Leaves are typically used as a culinary herb like oregano, but they produce a stronger flavor. Slender lavender-pink tubular flowers bloom in summer and fall. Genus name comes from the Greek words polios meaning gray and minthe meaning mint.

Poliomintha Longiflora is grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Thrives in hot and humid climates. Tolerates part shade. Also tolerates brief periods of drought.

Citation: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=364593&isprofile=0&