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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
  
White, Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Brown
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
  
Spade shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
  
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Rosopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Thymelaeaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Daphne
  
Lippia
  
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
  
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.