Water Mint | Mentha aquatica
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Water Mint
Mentha aquatica
- A strongly mint-scented herb with fluffy pinkish-lilac flower heads borne on purple stems
- Flowers from July right through to October
- A hardy native perennial which is attractive to pollinating insects
- Plant moist to wet areas of the garden, near ponds or streams or in the margins of a shallow pond
- The highly aromatic leaves may be used in cooking or to make mint tea
- Can be planted in water up to 7cm deep
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Water Mint is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Water Mint can grow to a height of 60-90 cm and spreads vigorously up to 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
Water Mint thrives in full sun or partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Water Mint thrives in heavy, consistently moist or waterlogged soil, particularly at the edge of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Mint flourishes in wet conditions and needs sufficient watering to keep the soil constantly moist or waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Water Mint should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Mentha aquatica is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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