Botanical name | Mentha requienii |
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Plant Care | ![]() Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Categories | |
Flowers | Has small mauve flowers. |
Common name(s) | Corsican mint |
Origin | |
Foliage | Tiny, round green leaves form a thick mat. |
Uses in landscape design | Grow this mint around stepping stones where its aromatic leaves can be crushed by passing feet. "Ideal for pathways". |
Other languages | Pepermentmos (A) |
Mentha requienii (Corsican mint)
- Botanical name: Mentha requienii
- Common name(s): Corsican mint
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Water, Bog and Aquatic plants
Plant description:
Grow this mint around stepping stones where its aromatic leaves can be crushed by passing feet. Tiny, round green leaves form a thick mat, with small mauve flowers. Successful in light shade.
Botanical Pronunciation: MEN-thah rek-wee-EN-ee-eye
Mentha requienii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Has small mauve flowers.
Tiny, round green leaves form a thick mat.