Botanical Name: Zizophora clinopodiodes
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Common Name: Blue Mint Bush  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Blue mint bush is a great addition to a perennial border. It grows about 15 inches tall and wide, and has dark green leaves that have an intensely minty scent. Clusters of blue thyme-like flowers bloom on stem ends in the summer, and are highly attractive to butterflies. Planted in the Washington Square Garden.
Grow in full sun to part shade in dry, well draining, infertile soils. Trim the back back in spring to encourage a bushier habit and more flowers. Deer and rabbit resistant.