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Indian Borage
Coleus amboinicus
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called Cuban oregano, Mexican mint
Mauve to white flowers in terminal racemes attract bees for nectar and pollen. Flowering occurs primarily in summer and autumn or year-round in tropical conditions. Frost-tender scrambling perennial propagated easily by cuttings in well-drained soil.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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