Bubblegum Mint Plant
Bubblegum mint -- also called hummingbird mint, hyssop, or Agastache cana -- develops dark pink-colored blooms and mint-scented leaves. This west Texas native attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and may repel mosquitoes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Location
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The bubblegum mint plant can grow in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10, or from Des Moines, Iowa, to Miami, Florida. In the wild, bubblegum mint appears in the sun-drenched mountains of New Mexico and West Texas at elevations of 4,600 to 5,900 feet. To enjoy the view of the hummingbirds, honey bees and butterflies that visit these flowers in the fall, place the plants near a window.
Size
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The bubblegum mint plant reaches heights up to 3 feet and can stretch nearly 2 feet wide. Rose-colored flowers up to 1 inch long appear from June to September.
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Uses
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Gardeners often plant bubblegum mint as a border or in herb or butterfly gardens. Many gardeners take advantage of the the bubblegum mint's ability to thrive in rocky, dry conditions by integrating it into a rock garden. The bubblegum mint plant makes an appropriate companion to other late-blooming perennials.
Basic care
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Plant bubblegum mint in a sunny spot with well-draining soil and water moderately during the hottest months. Remove dead blooms to prevent this aggressive plant from taking over a garden space. Prune back to 6 inches in the late fall.
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