It is a perennial, herbaceous and aromatic plant of temperate regions. It has characteristic square stems with wrinkled, lance-shaped leaves.
Flowers
Its flowers are small pink or white. They come out many together in spikes at the tops of the shoots. It blooms from May to September.
Location
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. Prefers positions with sun or moderate shade. The best place for it to thrive is a shady or semi-shady location. It can also grow in very poor, dry and stony soils.
Durability
In winter it disappears and new vegetation appears in autumn. It is suitable for planting in areas with intense atmospheric pollution. Suitable for marine areas.
Watering
It needs moderate amounts of watering, with limited to no watering in the winter and more regular watering in the warm periods of the year.
Pruning
It is good to top the mint often in order to limit its lateral growth. Also, after summer flowering, it will need to be severely pruned to show strong growth again.
Lubrication
It is good to strengthen it regularly from spring to the end of summer.
Diseases and enemies
It is quite a resistant plant and is not easily affected by diseases and insects.
It is suitable for
- individual plantings in gardens, parks,
- ground cover, on slopes,
- planting in pots for balconies, terraces.
- It is used in pharmaceuticals.
Flowerpot 15 cm- 1.5 L
Flowerpot 8 cm
