Lemon Mint. An aromatic, spreading perennial with leaves mildly lemon scented. Dense clusters of purple flowers in summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha x piperita f. citrata ‘Lemon’
An aromatic, spreading perennial with leaves mildly lemon scented. Dense clusters of purple flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mentha |
|---|---|
| Species | x piperita |
| Varietry | f. citrata 'Lemon' |
| Common Name | Lemon Mint |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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 | |
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