Watermint. A marginal aquatic with purple stems and aromatic dark green leaves. Clusters of lilac flowers in summer. Max Height 15cm to 90cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Mentha aquatica
A marginal aquatic with purple stems and aromatic dark green leaves. Clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mentha |
|---|---|
| Species | aquatica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Watermint |
| Flower Colour | lilac |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm, 90cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Bog garden, Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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