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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6-9 feet
Plant Spread: 3-5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Culinary Herb/Spice
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Australian Mint Bush
  • Round Leaf Mint Bush
  • Mint Bush

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Location: Botanical Garden...Brookings, Oregon
Date: 2014-04-10
Location: Botanical Garden...Brookings, Oregon
Date: 2014-04-10
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-04-05
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-03-28
Zone 9b. Four year to reach it's maximum height, width and bloom
Location: Hamilton Square perennial garden Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-03-24
Location: Hamilton Square perennial garden Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-03-21

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
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