Bystropogon (Canary Mint Shrub)

Canary Mint Shrubs are woody perennials, growing as small to tall shrubs. Some species have a slight (Bystropogon canariensis) to very strong (Bystropogon origanifolius) fragrance. For any rich, well drained soil in an always sunny spot. Keep drier and frostfree in winter at a minimum of some 5°C.
Sow dust like seeds flat on any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Always carefully water from beneath. Especially seedlings and young plants require full sun in winter.
30 seeds per package.

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Bystropogon canariensis

Bystropogon canariensis

150 (300)cm, tall woody shrub from the lower laurel forest zone. Large, fresh green leaves which have a very slight, but pleasant fragrance. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Keep drier and frostfree in winter at a minimum of some 5°. VI-VIII.

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Bystropogon origanifolius

Bystropogon origanifolius

30 (70)cm, small woody shrub with silvery-grey, small oval leaves with a unique, very, very strong Menthol fragrance. Native of the E and S facing Cañadas mountain ridges on Tenerife and in the lower zone throughout La Palma. Grow in a rocky, well drained soil, keep plants always sunny. Will endure slight freezing in autumn. Keep drier and cool (frostfree) in winter. USDA Climate Zone 9. VI-IX.

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Bystropogon plumosus

150 (250)cm, a tall woody shrub with slightly fragrant, leathery leaves and small inconspicuous flowers in terminal clusters. Form open spots in the fayal-brezal zone in central and northern Tenerife. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VII.

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