Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2012 | positive
White or purple tinged flowers in 6 - 9" long spikes. Woody shrub to 4 - 8 feet tall, with highly aromatic, sweet-scented 4" leaves used ...Read Morein cooking. Said to repel mosquitoes, and is planted around houses for this purpose. Used to flavor tobacco in Africa.
Grows well in the warm areas of the U.S., especially recommended for S. California. Grow as annual in cold areas. Germinates in 1 - 4 weeks.
White or purple tinged flowers in 6 - 9" long spikes. Woody shrub to 4 - 8 feet tall, with highly aromatic, sweet-scented 4" leaves used ...Read More