Bowles’ Mint. An aromatic, spreading perennial with softly hairy, bright green leaves. Dense clusters of pink flowers in summer. Max Height 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha x villosa f. alopecuroides Bowles’ Mint
An aromatic, spreading perennial with softly hairy, bright green leaves. Dense clusters of pink flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mentha |
|---|---|
| Species | x villosa |
| Varietry | f. alopecuroides Bowles' Mint |
| Common Name | Bowles' Mint |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | |
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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