Mentha spicata 'Strawberry' ~ Strawberry Mint star-roses IMAGE: Archivos de Planeta Agronómico

IMAGE: Archivos de Planeta Agronómico

Aster (Blume)

lightly ruffled crimson red flowers with a dark red center and near white stamen bloom repeatedly on the upper leaf axils throughout summer attracting butterflies

Deep pink buds open to highly fragrant clusters of white honeysuckle-like flowers with deep pink tubes and pink margins in mid spring

Mentha spicata 'Strawberry' ~ Strawberry Mint star-roses IMAGE: Archivos de Planeta AgronómicoStrawberry Mint is an upright perennial herb with aromatic mid green leaves that have hints of strawberry in its scent and taste. Short terminal flower spikes of tiny near white flowers bloom in summer. Grows best in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Strawberry is less aggressive. Type: Perennial Height: 1' 2' Spread: 1' 2' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer