did you know?

Cuban oregano is known by several common names such as Spanish or French thyme, Mexican or Indian mint, and country borage. It is occasionally grown under the incorrect name of

general maintenance:

To encourage tight habit and branching, pinch regularly.

pests/diseases:

Mealybugs, spider mites, leaf spots, and root rot may occur.

controls:

To control spider mites and mealybugs, apply horticultural-oil spray; also use beneficial insect predators and cold water spray for spider mites. Swab rubbing alcohol on mealybugs on plants. To control leaf spot and root rot, remove affected plants and reduce soil moisture.

how to sow/plant:

Plant in spring from new plants or rooted cuttings. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil, and amend with well-rotted manure or compost. Set plants 6–8 inches apart, at the same depth they grew previously. Water upon planting. In Zones 8 and colder, plant in containers and brings indoors before first frost.

water and fertilize:

Keep uniformly moist, and feed weekly with a balanced fertilizer, following package directions.

features:

• Fragrant

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders
• Ground Cover

other uses:

• Culinary/Edible (use fresh in tropical dishes)

combine with:

beebalm feverfew foxglove sage and yarrow for a flowering herb or border garden.