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Carpenter Bush is a fragrant tropical herb treasured across the Caribbean for both its beauty and its gentle healing qualities. This soft-stemmed plant features slender green stems and delicate, lance-shaped leaves with a smooth texture. When in bloom, it produces small lavender to purplish-pink flowers that add a charming, subtle pop of colour. The leaves give off a sweet, vanilla-like aroma—one of its most loved traits—which makes it a favourite in gardens, porches and home herbal collections.

 

In terms of growth habit, Carpenter Bush is a low-maintenance, fast-growing herb that does well in partial shade to filtered sunlight. It thrives in moist, well-draining soil and appreciates regular watering, especially during dry spells. It can grow in containers, raised beds or directly in the ground, reaching about 1 to 3 feet in height when mature. Its gentle growth pattern makes it ideal for borders, herbal corners or even as a companion plant in mixed garden beds. It responds well to trimming, becoming bushier with regular pinching or harvesting.

 

This plant isn’t just lovely to look at—it’s deeply valued for its wellness benefits. Traditionally used in Caribbean herbal medicine, Carpenter Bush is known for its calming and soothing properties. It's commonly made into herbal teas to ease anxiety, promote relaxation and support restful sleep. In some cultures, it’s also used in spiritual baths and rituals for emotional healing and peace of mind. Its sweet scent alone brings a calming presence to any space, making it both a healing herb and a natural aromatherapy plant.

 

Whether you're creating a tranquil garden retreat, building an herbal apothecary or looking for a meaningful gift, Carpenter Bush is a must-have herb—easy to grow, rich in tradition and beloved for both its beauty and benefits.


Common Name: Carpenter Bush


Botanical Names:

  • Justicia Pectoralis
  • Dianthera Pectoralis
  • Dianthera Pectoralis
  • Ecbolium Pectorale
  • Justicia Stuebelii
  • Leptostachya Pectoralis
  • Psacadocalymma Pectorale
  • Rhytiglossa Pectoralis
  • Stethoma Pectoralis


Family: Acanthaceae


Other Names:

  • Anador
  • Bolek Hena
  • Carpintero
  • Cerebril
  • Chambá
  • Chapantye
  • Curia
  • Death-Angel
  • Fresh Cut
  • Garden Balsam
  • Linden
  • Masha-Hari
  • Piri Piri
  • Sèpantye
  • Té Criollo
  • Tilo
  • Toyeau
  • Trevo-Cumaru
  • Trevo-Do-Pará Ou Cachambá
  • Yacu Piri
  • Zeb Chapantyè


Origin: Central America (Panama To Mexico), South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, The Guyanas, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela), Caribbean


Duration: Perennial


Habit: Carpenter Bush is a soft-stemmed, fast-growing herbaceous plant that brings both beauty and wellness to any garden. It typically grows in a low, bushy form, reaching about 1 to 3 feet in height, making it perfect for garden beds, containers or shaded herbal corners. This plant loves the warmth and humidity of the tropics and thrives in partial shade with moist, well-draining soil. With regular trimming or harvesting, it becomes even more lush and compact, filling out beautifully as it matures.. Its slender green stems are flexible and slightly woody at the base, supporting narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are smooth-edged and velvety to the touch. These leaves are one of the plant’s most valued features—not only for their medicinal benefits, but also for their lovely aroma, often described as sweet, warm and vanilla-like. The plant also produces small, tubular flowers in soft shades of lavender or purplish-pink. While not flashy, these delicate blooms add a subtle charm and attract pollinators like butterflies and bees.. Altogether, Carpenter Bush is a delightful addition to medicinal gardens—low-maintenance, fragrant and full of tradition. It brings gentle healing energy, a soft splash of colour and a lovely scent that makes it a joy to grow and share.


Hardiness: Hardy

Carpenter Bush

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  • Top Diameter: 4.875"

    Height: 3.6875"

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