Bystropogon origanifolius
CANARY ISLANDS SMOKE BUSH
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Atlantic Islands

Other Botanical Names: Bystropogon plumosus var. origanifolius, Mentha origanifolia

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Bystropogon origanifolius
CANARY ISLANDS SMOKE BUSH
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green; silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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