Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
shade of upland trees
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
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
feather-shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
winter daphne
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
winter daphne
Lippia graveolens
In German
Daphne odora
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Daphne odora
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Daphne odora
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Daphne odora
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Daphne odora
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano
Care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.