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Scientific Name: Clinopodium vimineum

Common Names: Satureja viminea, Kama Sutra Mint Tree, Jamacian Mint Bush

Size: H 6-10 ft, W 3-6 ft

Hardiness Zones:

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hazards: None

Propagation: Seed

Description: Small shrub with 1/2" oval glossy lime green foliage. The slender branches are up to 3 m long. A very minty savory. A tender perennial mint. Unlike many mints, this variety has a woody stem and upright growth habit. May be container grown. This plant is not winter hardy and may be subject to freeze. The bloom color is inconspicuous to none. Blooms are from late spring to early fall. It can be grown as an annual.