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lavender mint

Mentha lavender mint

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with edible lavender-scented, rounded dark green leaves with a purple and orange blush, and pale purple to pink flowers which appear in the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor, moist soil in full sun. To prevent mint becoming invasive in beds and borders, plant in deep containers and plunge these into the soil

Pruning

Cut back at the end of the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by planting portions of rhizome any any time during the growing season; pot these up until they are established. Root-tip cuttings can be taken in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to green mint beetle, blue mint beetle, mint moth and sage leaf hopper

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a rust, especially during drought

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years