Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Borage
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Borretsch
In French
Épazote
Bourrache
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
borraja
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Borage
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Borragem
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
borage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Borage
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Borage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Borage Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Borage are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Borage
Care of Mexican Tea and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.