patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is an herb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The leaves are fragrant, and the plant blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Basil, Lemon, Bitter ginger, and Variegata monstera.