Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Escallonia
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
गम
Lippia graveolens
In German
Gummi
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
gomme
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
goma
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
κόμμι
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
goma
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
guma
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Euonymus
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Lamiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Escallonia and Mexican Oregano. Escallonia doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Escallonia does not have fragrant flowers. Escallonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Escallonia and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Escallonia and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano
Care of Escallonia and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.