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Buy Mentha x villosa

Also Known As

Mentha x cordifolia
Cuban Mint
Mint
Mojito Mint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-48"

planting zones

5a-9b

3 inch pot | $11

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Mentha x villosa plant details

Mentha x villosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha x villosa

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, fragrant foliage, potentially invasive, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha x villosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you want to make Mojitos, you MUST have this mint! This is THE MOJITO MINT and no other mint will do! It is also nice in tea. Easy to grow 18-24” tall and infinity wide (it’s a mint... don’t be stupid. Put in a pot where it cannot escape.) Put it outside your door in a sunny to part shade spot where you can run out and snip a sprig when the Mojito Mojo rises! Yum.

By: Secret Garden Growers

The official mint of the MOJITO! Not as sweet as some mints -it has an unusual savory aroma that makes it ideal for seasoning meats, soups, & spring rolls. Grows to about 2’ high & spreads as far as you allow it to, forming a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover with large, shiny, quilted leaves. Produces white flower spikes in Summer that are much-loved by bees & butterflies. For best appearance plant in consistently moist soil with some protection from hot afternoon sun. Cut back at any time to refresh. Amazing in a container!