Mint Family

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Agastache Rugosa Golden Jubilee

Description Agastache Rugosa Golden Jubilee is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family. It is known for its stunning golden yellow foliage and lavender-blue flowers. This plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide, and blooms in mid-summer to early fall. It is a great addition to any garden, as it attracts bees, butterflies, and…
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Acanthomintha

Description Acanthomintha is a genus of plants that belongs to the Mint family, Lamiaceae. This genus includes about six species of annual or perennial herbs that are native to California in the United States. Acanthomintha has a distinctively aromatic scent that is reminiscent of mint, thyme, or oregano. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales…
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Salvia Columbariae

Description Salvia Columbariae is a beautiful plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as Chia Sage, Golden Chia, or Desert Chia. The plant is native to California and Arizona, and it grows in the wild in arid regions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lamiaceae Genus Salvia Appearance…
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Salvia Pentstemonoides

Description Salvia Pentstemonoides is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to North America, particularly in the southwestern United States, and is known for its attractive appearance and easy-to-care-for nature. The plant grows up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with a mounding habit and woody stems. It produces small, tubular-shaped…
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Origanum

Description Origanum is a genus of herbs that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely grown in gardens for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is a versatile herb that has been used in different cuisines for thousands of years. Origanum has a strong aroma and a slightly bitter taste that adds…
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Monarda Clinopodioides

Description Monarda Clinopodioides, commonly known as Basil Bee Balm or White Bergamot, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to North America and has a height of 1 to 2 feet. This plant produces white or light lavender flowers that bloom in early summer and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The leaves of…
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Salvia Similis

Description Salvia Similis, also known as the Bolivian sage, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to Bolivia and can grow up to 3 feet tall. The plant blooms in the summer and produces beautiful blue-violet flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The leaves of Salvia Similis are fragrant…
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Scutellaria Bolanderi

Description Scutellaria Bolanderi, also known as Bolander’s Skullcap, is a perennial plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to North America and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington. This plant is known for its attractive blue-violet flowers that bloom from June to September. It grows up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of…
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Micromeria

Description Micromeria is a genus of aromatic plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. The genus consists of about 80 species of annual or perennial herbs that vary in size from small, creeping plants to tall shrubs. The leaves are usually opposite, simple, and have a distinct aroma. The flowers are typically small,…
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Lepechinia

Description Lepechinia is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. The genus includes about 20 species of evergreen shrubs, subshrubs, and perennials. Lepechinia is known for its attractive foliage and beautiful flowers. The leaves are usually aromatic and have a variety of shapes, textures, and colors. The…
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