Cantinoa Species, Tropical Bushmint

Cantinoamutabilis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Species
mutabilis (mew-TAB-ill-iss)
Synonym
Hyptis mutabilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Milton, Florida

Yankeetown, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Milton, FL (Zone 8b) | November 2019 | positive

Tropical bush mint is not the most attractive plant. It can grow over 5 feet tall in good soil, but always remains somewhat lanky, and sp...Read More

K
Miami Beach, FL | March 2017 | negative

Highly invasive, easy to pull out of my sandy ground, but some of the roots rip off and remain in the ground. I hope they will not start ...Read More

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