
Details
Aztec Sweet Herb is a sprawling groundcover that has incredibly sweet leaves that can be added to herbal teas. This Mexican herb has been used since the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma and colic. Aztec Sweet Herb is up to 1,500 times sweeter than sugar with a glycemic index of zero!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lippia dulcis |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 3 Months |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Just Cover; barely cover with soil |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | Under 6 in. (15 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | By simple layering, From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From softwood cuttings |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 15 |