Frost-tender Central American shrub taken traditionally as a bitter tea and "dream herb".
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Traditionally taken as a bitter tea, best known as a "dream herb" said to promote vivid or lucid dreams
- Frost-tender; its legal status as a psychoactive plant varies by country and region — check local law before growing or using
- Consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinally
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