🌿 Browne’s Savory (Clinopodium brownei) – 4" Pot
A fragrant native groundcover for Florida-friendly rain gardens, wetlands & herbal teas!
Also known as St. John's Mint or Creeping Charlie, this tiny-leaved mint relative is a Florida-native powerhouse for soggy spots. Browne’s Savory thrives where others rot—along swales, ponds, and low-lying gardens—with soft lavender blooms, aromatic foliage, and tons of ecological and herbal value.
🌿 Quick Facts
| Botanical Name | Clinopodium brownei |
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| Plant Type | Native Aquatic Perennial Herb |
| Sale Size | 4" Pot |
| Mature Height | 6–12 inches |
| Mature Width | 2–3 feet (sprawling groundcover) |
| USDA Zones | 8–11 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Cold Hardiness | ~15–20°F (Zone 8) |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, creeping, spreading |
| Spacing Requirements | 12–24 inches |
🌸 Flower & Fragrance Details
- Bloom Season: Nearly year-round in Florida’s warm climate
- Flower Color: Lavender petals with purple markings
- Scent Profile: Fresh minty aroma throughout the entire plant
- Pollinators: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other beneficials
🌱 Top Benefits and Uses
- 💧 Loves Wet Feet: Perfect for soggy areas, swales, and rain gardens
- 🍵 Edible & Medicinal Uses: Minty-flavored leaves make great herbal teas or culinary flavoring (used fresh or dried)
- 🌸 Ornamental Beauty: Delicate flowers add soft color in native landscapes
- 🦋 Wildlife Habitat: Offers shelter and nectar for pollinators
- 🌎 Florida Native: Grows naturally in wetland forests and along streams in Central & North Florida
🛠 Best Practices for Planting and Care
- Where to Plant: Swales, drainage ditches, rain gardens, wet forest edges, or alongside ponds
- Soil: Tolerant of many soil types, but requires constant moisture
- Watering: Keep evenly moist—especially important for container growers
- Light Needs: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
- Maintenance: Prune lightly to shape or control spreading; no special fertilizer needed
- Planting Method: Can be established directly into damp soils or in moisture-retaining containers
🌱 Pro Tip: Try planting this in areas where grass fails due to waterlogging. It’ll carpet the ground beautifully!
🪴 Container & Indoor Growing Tips
- Container Size: Starts in 4", but can be up-potted into a 1-gallon or larger pot
- Placement: Outdoors in full/part sun; may be grown in wet trays
- Moisture Management: Avoid letting soil dry out; Browne’s Savory is not drought tolerant
⚠️ Shipping & Handling Notes (Important!)
Because this plant is currently available in a 4" pot, it:
- Ships best within the Southeastern U.S. (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, etc.)
- May dry out faster during shipment than larger sizes
- Is not ideal for shipping to Western or Northern states, especially during peak heat or cold
- We recommend selecting 1-gallon or larger sizes, if available, for better performance in longer transit times.
🚚 We use UPS Ground Shipping and cannot guarantee plant condition outside our regional zone. Buyer accepts the risk when ordering to areas far from Florida.
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal for:
- Florida native gardens
- Rain gardens and swales
- Wetland edge restorations
- Tea garden lovers and herbalists
- Pollinator-focused yards
❌ Not Ideal for:
- Dry or drought-prone landscapes
- Western U.S. customers (shipping risk with 4" size)
- Locations with limited water access
Bring life to the low spots in your landscape with Browne’s Savory! This resilient, fragrant native thrives where other plants struggle—plus it makes a delicious minty tea. 🌱🌸 Don’t miss your chance to add this versatile beauty to your edible or ecological garden!
📍 Available for Local Pickup at GreenDreams!
18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Open Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM
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🌿 IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS
Please note: Plants purchased through our online store are not available for pickup at our retail nursery in Spring Hill, Florida.
Online inventory is housed at a separate facility and is priced, prepared, and handled exclusively for shipping.
🌱 Looking for larger plants or more selection?
Our retail nursery location offers far more availability, including larger sizes, specialty plants, and many selections not suitable for nationwide shipping.
Local pickup is available for retail nursery purchases only.
Visit our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery page to explore in-person shopping options.
🚚 LIVE PLANT SHIPPING & TRANSIT EXPECTATIONS
Live plants naturally experience stress during shipping. Temporary leaf drop, mild wilting, or cosmetic stress is normal after transit. Most plants recover quickly with proper watering, gradual light exposure, and basic aftercare. Some plants may require additional attention during the first few weeks.
Despite careful packing, minor cosmetic damage may occur during transit. Small issues such as broken leaves or stems typically resolve with time and proper care.
If your shipping box arrives with significant external damage, please contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a carrier claim.
⏱️ SHIPPING METHOD, TIMING & TRANSIT WINDOWS
All online orders ship via UPS Ground from our Central Florida nursery.
📦 Shipping Schedule: Orders ship once weekly on Mondays to reduce the risk of packages sitting in transit over weekends. A countdown clock on our website displays the next shipping date.
🚚 Typical Transit Times:
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Florida: 1–2 days
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Southern U.S.: approximately 2 days
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Midwest, West & Northern U.S.: 3–5 business days
Long-distance shipments, particularly to the western U.S., may experience additional transit time due to agricultural inspections in states such as Arizona, California, and Texas.
Extended transit times can be more challenging for small or tender plants and may require additional recovery care after arrival.
🌡️ EXTREME WEATHER & SEASONAL RISK
Live plants are sensitive to temperature extremes.
We cannot guarantee plant condition during periods of extreme summer heat or winter cold and freezing temperatures. Weather-related delays, carrier interruptions, or exposure during delivery are beyond our control.
Customers are responsible for:
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Monitoring tracking information sent via email
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Retrieving packages promptly upon delivery
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Preventing plants from being left outdoors in extreme conditions
During unsafe weather, holiday shipping volume, or extended transit risk, orders may be held and shipped the following week to protect plant health.
⚠️ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY & REFUND POLICY
By purchasing live plants, customers acknowledge and accept the risks associated with shipping, weather exposure, transit delays, and regional suitability.
Refunds or replacements are considered only under exceptional circumstances and in accordance with our return and refund policy. We are not responsible for:
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Weather-related damage
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Carrier delays
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Poor plant selection for a given climate or region
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Improper care after delivery
Upon purchase, customers assume full responsibility for the ongoing care and success of their plants.
✅ CONSENT & AGREEMENT
By completing a purchase, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to all shipping policies, responsibilities, and conditions outlined above.
Our goal is transparency, plant health, and long-term growing success — and we appreciate your understanding and care when ordering live plants.
