Horsemint. A creeping perennial with grey hairy stems and aromatic green to silver-grey leaves. Clusters of lilac or white flowers in summer. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha longifolia
A creeping perennial with grey hairy stems and aromatic green to silver-grey leaves. Clusters of lilac or white flowers in summer.
Category: Herbs
Additional information
Generic | Mentha |
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Species | longifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Horsemint |
Flower Colour | lilac, white |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Creeping |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver, grey |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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