Himalayan Mint Shrub
Colquhouniacoccinea

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Colquhounia (koh-HOO-nee-uh)
Species: coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)

Synonym:Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting