Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
Lippia graveolens
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.