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False Patchouli, Indian Patchouli, Java Patchouli

Pogostemonheyneanus

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pogostemon (po-go-STEE-mon)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Category

Herbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albany, California

Brooksville, Florida

Miami, Florida

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