Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Not Available
Habitat
Stony hillsides
Grassland, low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Flies, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Anxiety, Appetizer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil
Fibre, Paper pulp, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
HUMULUS lupulus 'Nugget'
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Nugget Hops
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
nugget hops
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Nugget Hopfen
In French
Lippia graveolens
houblon pépite
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
lúpulo pepita
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
ψήγμα λυκίσκου
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
lúpulo pepita
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
chmiel Nugget
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
Nugget ASSULTIM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nugget Hops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Nugget Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nugget Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nugget Hops height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nugget Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Nugget Hops leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops
Care of Mexican Oregano and Nugget Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nugget Hops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nugget Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.