What is Mexican orange?
The Mexican orange is a perennial plant native to central, gulf, northeast, and southwest Mexico. Mexican orange (Latin: Choisya ternata) is a botanical plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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The Mexican orange is a perennial plant native to central, gulf, northeast, and southwest Mexico. Mexican orange (Latin: Choisya ternata) is a botanical plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mexican orange is a member native to MXC, MXG, MXE, and MXS. This perennial plant thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade, giving gardeners flexibility in placement.
Mexican orange grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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