Corsican mint

Mentha requienii

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, mat-forming perennial, about 1cm tall forming an extensive colony of slender, creeping, rooting stems, bearing rounded, peppermint-scented bright-green leaves to 7mm across and in summer, produces tubular lilac flowers in short spikes

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in any moist soil and prefers a location in shade. It has an indefinite spread and may be invasive so care with location and planting is needed, the root run may need restricting

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to Sage leafhopper and caterpillars

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Habit

Trailing