Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Stony hillsides
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
Hydrangea
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
Hydrangea
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Hortensie
In French
Lippia graveolens
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
Hortensia
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
Hortensja
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea
Care of Mexican Oregano and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.