Plant Type
Lippia javanica is a very hardy, evergreen, erect, small shrub with aromatic leaves. Small, dense, spikes of white flowers are borne in the axils of leaves all year round. Plant in a well-drained soil.
Plant Description
Lippia javanica is a very hardy, evergreen, erect, small shrub with aromatic leaves. Small, dense, spikes of white flowers are borne in the axils of leaves all year round. The main attraction of this quite nondescript shrub is that many species of butterfly are always hovering around it and sipping on the nectar.
Apparently, Lippia javanica also makes a nice tea.
You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.
[…] a local plant that is quite fragrant and will also bring down a fever is the “Koorsbossie”, Lippia javanica. When the fresh leaves of this small shrub is crushed, it gives a very fresh lemon smell. Dry the […]