San Diego Thornmint (Acanthomintha Ilicifolia) is a annual herb in the Lamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Acanthomintha ilicifolia, commonly known as San Diego thornmint, is a rare, aromatic annual herb in the mint family native to California and Baja California.
San Diego Thornmint
Acanthomintha Ilicifolia
Acanthomintha ilicifolia, commonly known as San Diego thornmint, is a rare, aromatic annual herb in the mint family native to California and Baja California.
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