Oregano Cuban, Spanish thyme, Indian borage, Mexican mint

Spice up your garden with the unique, bold flavor of Cuban Oregano. Its thick, fleshy leaves release a pungent, oregano-like aroma with a hint of thyme. This plant is a testament to nature’s ability to produce a wide variety of flavors. By adding Cuban Oregano, you are introducing a versatile, living herb that adds a new dimension to your culinary creations and a beautiful, textural element to your garden.

Cuban oregano fell under the wing of the mint family Lamiaceae and cultivated as a spice and ornamental plant. The leaves aroma has a combination from oregano, thyme, and turpentine. The taste described as being similar to the one of oregano, but with an enhanced sharp mint-like flavour. The scientific name is Coleus Amboinicus. Other related terms are Mexican mint, country borage, Cuban oregano, French thyme, Indian mint, soup mint and Spanish thyme.
Cuban oregano is easy to grow, leaves are attractive and aromatic. Also known as Spanish thyme, Indian borage, and Mexican mint.

It has fragrant, velvety leaves edged in white, and trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, white, and lavender. It’s nearly maintenance-free once it is established. It grows rapidly, creating a lush display in a container garden.