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Moroccan mint

Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'

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Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: spearmint 'Moroccan'

About this plant

'Moroccan' is a perennial spreading by creeping rhizomes. The leaves are bright green and crinkled with a clear, sweet, mint flavour. Tiny white flowers appear on terminal spikes in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil, in any situation, though less hardy than some other mints. Can be invasive, so restrict root run

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Can get leafhoppers and caterpillars

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews and mint rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years