Patchouli - Pogostemon cablin

Famous for its use as an aromatic essential oil, patchouli is a tropical member of the mint family, native to Southeast Asia. It does well in containers and is very resilient. If you miss watering, and it looks withered, it will likely spring back with water!  Patchouli enjoys a rich history as an earthy, spicy, sweet fragrance beloved by royalty and hippies alike. Chinese silk traders were known to use dried patchouli leaves to repel moths from their fabrics. Queen Victoria favored patchouli as the scent used in her linen boxes, and the flower children of the 1960s embraced patchouli as their signature parfum. Patchouli oil is also known for its topical use as an anti-inflammatory, helping with pain relief and soothing skin conditions. Growth Form: Shrub with white or pink flowers that grows 1-3 ft tall and 1-3 ft wide Light: Partial sun, avoid full sun exposure Water: Water regularly during growing season. Reduce water during winter dormancy. Soil: Rich, moist, acidic soil  Hardiness