Mexican Oregano
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Poliomintha longiflora
Poliomintha longiflora, commonly called Mexican oregano or rosemary mint, 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 with smooth, shiny, oblong, aromatic, semi-evergreen leaves (1” long). Leaves are typically used as a culinary herb like oregano, producing a more robust flavor. Slender lavender-pink tubular flowers bloom in summer and fall.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10, it is best grown in rich, medium-moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It thrives in hot and humid climates and tolerates part shade. It also takes brief periods of drought. North of Zone 8, it may be grown in containers overwintered in sunny indoor windows.
Height: 3’-4’
Spread: 3’-4’
Bloom: August-September
Light: Full sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
