Dilem
Scientific Name: Pogostemon patchouly Pellet.
Synonym: Pogostemon cablin, Pogostemon javanicus
Family: Lamiaceae
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Afternoon shade
Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, southern China
Growth Habits: Perennial herb, up to 1 foot tall (30 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Seeds
Patchouly oil was first brought from India by the British East India Company. It has been used in perfume, and its strong fragrance was first associated to women of little virtue.
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