Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus)
The succulent Cuban Oregano grows velvety, thick leaves with oregano-meets-thyme flavors. Easy to spot in a garden, your nose can follow the strong menthol aroma and add a snip to any herbal dish (where a little goes a long way). In balancing flavors, Cuban Oregano can be used to neutralize capsaicin in hot peppers, calming down any too-spicy notes.
Not quite a mint and not quite an oregano, this native African plant lives in a category all of its own with drought tolerant tendencies and low maintenance needs. Did I mention that it smells terrific and looks like no oregano you’ve ever met?
Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Herb
May be grown as an Annual north of Zone 9
Harvest Season:
Year-round
Mature Size:
Up to 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Cuban Oregano is grown from seed and capable of harvest now (within 3-4 weeks of sowing).
