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Mentha longifolia

Also Known As

Mentha incana
Mentha sylvestris
Bible Mint
Brook Mint
Buddleia Mint
Habek Mint
Horse Mint
Horsemint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 18"-48"
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Mentha longifolia plant details

Mentha longifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer blue, lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in gritty and lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha longifolia

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 18 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender, purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, edible, fragrant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha longifolia

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

Soil needs: gritty and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

HABEK MINT - BUDDLEA MINT - BROOK MINT - BIBLE MINT - A middle east mint used for authentic "Tabbouli" of bulgar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley, mint, cool vegetables. Hardy zone 4-9. Unusual long narrow leaves, hairy and rough, bluish green. Purple flowers.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

An obscure but highly ornamental member of the mint family, we purchased this as M. buddleiafolia, which appears to be an invalid name. It has handsome wooly grey foliage and spikes of lavender blue flowers in midsummer. Prefers poor sandy soil.