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Botanical Name: Piper auritum (sanctum) Common Name: Hoja Santa Family: Piperaceae Origin: "Mexico, Central America" Plant type: shrub Growth Rate: fast Height: 15 feet Width: 15 feet Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen Water: moderate Light: sun or part shade Hardiness: 32F Soil: not picky Flower Color/Season: "white, summer" Special Feature: fragrant foliage Nursery: "Monterey Bay Nursery, Inc." Nursery City: "Royal Oaks, CA" Grower Contact: montereybaynsy.com Photo by: Bruce Peters