Rosemary Mint, Frosted mint
Poliomintha incana

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

What it is like

Poliomintha incana is a SHRUB growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 1

Where it is found

Around 1600 metres in California.

South-western N. America.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Leaves - raw or cooked. They can be dried for later use. Flowers - cooked. They have been used as a flavouring in seed mushes and other dishes.

Medicine

Rating: 1

The plant has been used externally in the treatment of sores, rheumatism and ear problems. The leaves have been used to sweeten the flavour of other medicinal herbs whilst increasing their potency

Other

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How it is grown

216091

Propagating it:

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Shrub

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hedeoma incana. Torr.