Aztec Sweet Herb
Lippia dulcis
Known by the Aztecs as “tzopelic xlhuitl,” the leaves of this famous herb are used as a sweetener much like stevia. Produces tiny white pom-pom flowers, and can be used as a subtle but attractive cascading addition to window boxes or as a perfect patio container plant.
Water: Moderate
Hardiness: Frost Tender
Habit: Tender perennial groundcover to 6” tall, forms a laterally arching mound
Light: Full Sun to Light Shade
Soil: Average, well-draining soil
Origin: Southern Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela
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