General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2-6 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Spiked Mint Bush

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Location: My GardenCrescent City, California
Date: 2016-04-09
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-03-30
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-03-30
Location: My garden Crescent City, California
Date: 2016-04-09
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-04-03
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-04-03
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-03-30
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-03-30
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-03-30
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-03-30
Location: My Garden Crescent City, California
Date: 2016-04-09
Location: My Garden Crescent City, California
Date: 2016-04-09

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