Oregano Mexican
Redbrush Lippia
- A must-have herb for Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes
- Typically grown as an annual but can reach 3-4' in a season
- Can be used fresh or dried
- Very aromatic
- Syn. Lippia graveolens
- Included in Recipe(s):
- Category: Annuals, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A must have in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines! Mexican Oregano has a lemony, oregano flavor. A wide-branching herb that results in leaves that are far apart- so be sure to plant multiple plants! Use as an ornamental plant until ready to harvest. White and yellow flowers are used as a nectar source for pollinators.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Programs
| • | Sara's Superb Herbs |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Oregano Mexican
Requires a sunny location where there is no chance of frost. Prefers dry soil with low water needs.