Poliomintha longiflora

Description

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 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.