Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | Can grow up to 20 feet but usualy kept trimmed. |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Other: Produces aerial prop roots |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Not toxic, but leaves are used to repel certain insects including cockroaches |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Other: Sucker shoots |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |