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What is this cutting from small shrub?

comments (5) August 2nd, 2011 in gallery

marwhite marwhite, member
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tOOK THIS FROM A SMALL SCRAGGLY SHRUB IN A COMMERCIAL AREA OF ZONE 9.  IT GOT A LOT OF SHADE...TOOK CUTTINGS IN FEB, THIS PHOTO IS IN AUG--IT HAS FLOURISHED IN MORNING SUN AND LOTS OF WATER.  (Original shrub is now gone!)

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plantlady66 writes: I agree w/ Dutchess...it is plectranthus, can row quite large and vine. Posted: 9:33 am on August 22nd
tennisluv writes: I lucked into Cuban or Mexican oregano about 3 years ago. In my zone 7b, it is an annual. However, in the fall I take tip cuttings and root them (pots or water)to carry over the winter. Usually have more than enough to share with family and friends. It is great as a spiller in pots and can take full sun to partial shade. I have found it to be low maintenance plant that is really forgiving if I forget to water it. Posted: 8:50 am on August 22nd
marwhite writes: Thank you Duchess and pinxy--I don't think I'd ever have ID'd this! Posted: 11:51 am on August 6th
Dutchess_of_Dahlias writes: The botanical name is Plectranthus coleiodes. If it has a very strong fragrance, ot may well be Cuban oregano. Posted: 3:02 pm on August 2nd
pinxy writes: That looks like Cuban Oregano to me. I planted it here in my zone 7 garden last year. It thrived in full shade. Posted: 6:53 am on August 2nd
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