Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegata'
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Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegata'

Indian borage
Spanish thyme
French thyme
Mexican mint
Indian mint
country borage
soup mint

  family lamiaceae 
  genus plectranthus 

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Identification
Genus  Plectranthus Species  amboinicus Variety  Cultivar  Variegata Common names  Indian borage   Spanish thyme   French thyme   Mexican mint   Indian mint   country borage   soup mint Family  LAMIACEAE Specimen number  S11220 Data source  HtZn p156
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' - 3' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to light shade Water  Well drained Optimal soil texture  Rich Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 10a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in hanging baskets. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegata' needs summer days with high heat. Indian borage (also known as Spanish thyme, French thyme, soup mint, Mexican mint, Indian mint and country borage) does well in rich soils. This plant does best in full sun to light shade. It prefers well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses  Hanging baskets Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  lemon scented leaves when rubbed Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Tender Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegata' is a perennial. Leaves: Indian borage (locally known in some parts as Spanish thyme, French thyme, soup mint, Mexican mint, Indian mint and country borage) has variegated leaves. This plant has leaves with cream colored edges.

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