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Rosemary Mint, Desert Rosemary
Scientific Name: Poliomintha incana (Torr.) Gray
Synonym: Hedeoma incana
Family: Lamiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-13 USDA: 7-10 Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Southwestern USA, northwestern Mexico, at 4000 to 5000 feet elevation (1200-1500 m) Growth Habits: aromatic evergreen shrub, 3 to 4 feet tall (90-120 cm) 4 to 6 feet wide (1.2-1.8 m); gray stems; narrow white leaves, densely covered with silvery, velvety pubescence Watering Needs: Very drought tolerant

Blooming Habits:
Lavender flowers in spring and summer on spikelike clusters