Elsholtzia Species, Chinese Mint Bush, Mint Shrub

The flowers are showy enough to merit a place in a perennial border, especially given their September bloom time. The leaves are pleasant...Read Morely aromatic when rubbed or crushed.

Prefers sun and well-drained soil.

The plants in the Arnold Arboretum (Boston Z6a) are never cut back, and stay under 3-4' tall. They have never exhibited any fall foliage color. I suspect they'd look better if they were routinely cut to the ground in spring.

Propagate from softwood cuttings or seed (no dormancy requirement).

Gets the name Mint shrub from the mint scented leaves.The leaves are green and turn to red in autumn. In late summer and early autumn has...Read More small lavender flowers.

Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Prune in late winter before new growth appears. May be cut to the gro...Read Moreund in late winter each year and grown as an herbaceous perennial in somewhat the same manner as buddleia. Fall flowers bloom on new growth of the season.