Clustered Bushmint
Hyptis alata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Clustered bushmint is an upright wetland forb that blooms from March through November, producing rounded white flower clusters that draw bees and butterflies to sunny, moist Gulf Coast habitats.
Toxicity unknown
Clustered Bushmint (Hyptis alata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Clustered Bushmint is a tall, narrow perennial that produces small clusters of flowers from spring through fall. This native mint family plant grows upright with a slender profile, making it useful as a vertical accent in flower beds.
Growing Clustered Bushmint
Grow Clustered Bushmint in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Clustered Bushmint is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The extended bloom period from March through November provides nectar for butterflies and bees throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- When does Clustered Bushmint bloom?
- Clustered bushmint typically flowers from March through November, with a long bloom season that spans spring, summer, and fall.
- What pollinators visit Clustered Bushmint?
- The rounded white flower heads attract a variety of bees and butterflies, which visit the blooms for nectar throughout the growing season.
- What light and water conditions does Clustered Bushmint need?
- It grows best in full sun to part shade and prefers medium to consistently moist soil, making it well suited to low, wet spots and ditch banks.
- Is Clustered Bushmint deciduous or evergreen?
- Its foliage habit varies with climate and winter conditions, so it is best described as unknown or variable rather than strictly one type.
- Is Clustered Bushmint HOA-friendly?
- Clustered Bushmint is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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