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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial 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: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Variegated Mint Bush

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Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-03-28
Zone 9b. The back drop is Prostanthera rotundifolia the "Australi
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-03-23
Zone 9b. An attractive shrub becomes a real beauty in bloom.
Location: Crescent City, California
Date: 4000-04-25
Location: My garden....Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-04-10
Location: My garden...Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-04-10
Location: My garden....Crescent City, California
Date: 2015-04-10
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