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Edibles > Culinary Herbs

tall mint

Mentha × smithiana

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: tall red mint

About this plant

An attractive, spreading, perennial herb with oval, pointed and toothed mid-green leaves with slight purple-red hues on the margin. Tight clusters of small, pale pink flowers appear in summer. A good minty flavour, perfect for sauces and preserves

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 DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. To prevent it becoming invasive, restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information

Pruning

Cut back after flowering in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and leafhoppers

Diseases

May be susceptible to mint rust and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years