Ginger Mint. A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with red-tinted stems and green leaves striped and flecked gold. Dense clusters of lilac flowers in summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha x gracilis ‘Variegata’
A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with red-tinted stems and green leaves striped and flecked gold. Dense clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mentha |
|---|---|
| Species | x gracilis |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Ginger Mint |
| Flower Colour | lilac |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, gold |
| 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 | |
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