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Clustered Bushmint

Hyptis alata

Other common name(s):

Family:

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies, Texas-Louisiana Coastal Marshes
Flatwoods, Southern Tertiary Uplands

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Herbaceous

Height

2
to
5
ft.

Spread

0.5
to
1
ft.

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Sand, Acid, Moist

Light Requirement

Sun

Water Requirement

Medium

Native Habitat

Wetland or Riparian

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Seasonal Interest

Nectar, Pollen

Wildlife Benefit

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Maintenance

This species can grow in full sun and part shade, moist to wet sandy soils, acidic to circumneutral soil pH, and is cold and heat tolerant. Propagation: Root division, seed, softwood cuttings.

Comments

Blooms January-December. Musky mint fragrance; round flower heads; tiny white flowers with purple spots. Pollination: Butterflies, bees. Attracts birds.
Previous Scientific Name(s): Synonym/s: Hyptis alata var. stenophylla, Hyptis radiata

References

1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas. 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=HYAL. 3) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=13416&locationType=County&mapType=Normal. 4) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=32523#null, 5) http://coastalplainplants.org/wiki/index.php/Hyptis_alata

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