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Corsican Mint

Mentha Requienii

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Overview

Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growing, aromatic perennial herb, ideal for fairy gardens or as a groundcover between stepping stones, where its fragrance can be released when trodden upon. Thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, it forms a lush, green carpet reaching only 1 inch in height. Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators. Hardy in Zones 7-9, it requires minimal maintenance and spreads rapidly.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Type Ground cover, HerbClimate Temperate
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — green carpet reaching only 1 inch in heightCorsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growingCorsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — where its fragrance can be released when trodden uponCorsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a diminutive yet fragrant perennial herb acclaimed for its intenseCorsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — ideal for fairy gardens or as a groundcover between stepping stonesCorsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it requires minimal maintenance and spreads rapidly+9

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Herb
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — green carpet reaching only 1 inch in height
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growing
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — where its fragrance can be released when trodden upon
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a diminutive yet fragrant perennial herb acclaimed for its intense
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — ideal for fairy gardens or as a groundcover between stepping stones
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it requires minimal maintenance and spreads rapidly
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — minty aroma and its penchant for forming low-growing
Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Thriving in partial shade and moist
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