POGOSTEMON HEYNEANUS

FAMILY: LAMIACEAE
PATCHOULI: A very tender, 2-3′ tall, tropical shrub that needs warm, moist, rich soil in sun or part shade and absolutely no frost.

Very strong patchouli scent. Either you love it or you don’t. Originally popular in India, patchouli was the scent used by non-ethnic hippies, ca. 1960s, in their attempts to cover the marijuana smoke scent on their bodies and clothing. It is also used in scenting India Ink. Also sold as P. patchouli.