Phyla dulcis (Aztec Sweet Herb)
Phyla dulcis white flower clusters emerge from stems with serrated green leaves
Botanical names: Phyla dulcis, Lippia dulcis, Phyla scaberrima, Lippia mexicana
Common names: Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin: Central America, Nicaragua
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant type: Fruit or edible; spice or herb
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineKnown by the Aztec as "Tzopelic Xihuitl". This Mexican herb with oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers is a sprawling ground cover type plant that has an incredibly sweet leaf. This natural sweetener many times sweeter than sugar. Leaves can be eaten from the plant like candy or tossed into fruit salads for an unusual addition. It is used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and colic. Traditional Mexican folk use of leaves as an expectorant and as a stimulant. Plant is excellent in hanging baskets.
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Phyla dulcis (Aztec Sweet Herb) with distinct small white flowers and textured green serrated leaves.
Phyla dulcis (Aztec Sweet Herb) grows white flower spikes along stems with serrated green leaves.
Phyla dulcis white flower on green textured leaves with small cylindrical stems.
Phyla dulcis small white flower clusters rising above green serrated leaves
Phyla dulcis green leaves with tiny white flower clusters among stems
Phyla dulcis (Aztec Sweet Herb) with tiny white flowers surrounding a round green center
Phyla dulcis (Aztec Sweet Herb) with small white round flower clusters above jagged green leaves.
Phyla dulcis (Aztec Sweet Herb) with small white round flower clusters and textured green leaves
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Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf - Mexican herb with an incredibly sweet leaf. Leaves can be eaten from the plant like candy or tossed into fruit salads for an unusual addition. It is used since the time of the Aztecs for coughs and colds.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
7 plants in stock
$29.95