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Atlas Mountains mint | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Atlas Mountains mint

Mentha suaveolens subsp. timija

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

M. suaveolens subsp. timija is a strong-growing, rhizomatous perennial to 90cm tall, with rounded, scented leaves covered in silvery hairs, and dense spikes of tiny, pale purple flowers in late summer and early autumn

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, 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

Mint can suffer from green mint beetle, blue mint beetle, mint moth and sage leaf hopper

Diseases

Powdery mildews, especially during drought, can be a problem, as can mint rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground 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