Mexican Oregano

Poliomintha longiflora

Description:

Shrubby perennial with small glossy leaves and long lavender flowers.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

Notes:

Another plant, Lippia gravelons, also goes by the name Mexican Oregano. If you look up Mexican Oregano on the internet, you are likely to find a photo of Poliomintha longiflora labeled Lippia gravelons, though they are entirely different plants and look nothing alike.