5 True Patchouli Seeds

True Patchouli Shrub Fragrant Patchouly Pogostemon Cablin Herb Seeds The Patchouli plant is a small tropical shrub native to Asia. It is the source of patchouli oil which has been used for centuries both in traditional medicine & for its fragrance. This herb is grown commercially for its oil that it is extracted from the leaves, which can be harvested several times a year. Patchouli oil is very strongly fragranced with a scent described as woody & earthy. It is used to make perfumes, incense, air fresheners, & bug repellent. Patchouli is a tender perennial but can be grown as a houseplant. The leaves are not fragrant on the plant. (They become fragrant when they are fermented.) The flowers of the Patchouli plant are fragrant though. NAME: Patchouli OTHER COMMON NAMES: True Patchouli / Patchouly SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pogostemon Cablin COLOR: Pink-White PLANT SEEDS: At 70 - 75F BLOOM TIME: Late Fall Flowers HARVEST: Leaves can be harvested several times a year HARDINESS ZONE: 9 -