As in last August’s offering, I’ve decided to highlight a few plants from a single family, well-represented with summer blooming species in the Botanical Garden. Last year, it was the sunflower family, Asteraceae. Our focus this time is on the mints, the family Lamiaceae.
In this month’s blog, Douglas Justice turns his attention to the mint family, Lamiaceae, spotlighting the diverse and aromatic species blooming throughout the Garden in August. Read about the striking flowers, clever pollination strategies, and surprising medicinal uses behind over 150 ornamental mint relatives. Click below to explore their beauty and find out where to see them on your next visit!
