Mentha requienii

Also Known As

Mentha requieni
Menthe requienni
Corsican Mint

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 1"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Mentha requienii plant details

Mentha requienii is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha requienii

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 0 IN - 1 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: mint-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha requienii

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mentha requienii is a creeping and culinary mint prized for its fragrant, tiny green leaves that give off a fresh minty fragrance when caressed. In fact it smells just like creme de menthe, since it is Corsican mint that is used to flavour this liqueur! Minute lavender flowers appear in summer. Tolerates mild foot traffic. Excellent for planting between pavers or flag stones especially if coarse sand has been used to fill the gaps as it appreciates good winter drainage. However, it is intolerant of summer drought. Keep some potted on the patio table where it can be caressed for its fabulous foliar aroma. Possibly hardy to zone 5.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 6. Tiny Lavernder flowers. Fragrant foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This little mint makes me happy. Its teeny tiny leaves emit the most delicious fragrance, and is such an easy plant to tuck into crevices or use as a carpet for taller plants in pots. It spreads, but it doesn't like to be dry. Less than an a 1/4" height.

By: Avant Gardens

Corsican Mint takes foot traff

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

A rapid growing spreading perennial herb with tiny white flowers. Used as the flavor creme de menthe in liquors....Tiny, mossy, leaves is used between flagstones and walks..growing to 1" tall... Very fragrant..likes part shade or protection from hot midday sun...