Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Corsican Mint

Mentha requienii
Corsican Mint

Combined with the spearmint leaves, this makes a wonderful tea!
Purchased at Garden Fever May 2012 for $2.99 for a 4" pot
Planted by back door downspout May 15, 2012
Small purple flowers appeared mid June
Very fragrant!
zones 6-9
partial sun - prefers late afternoon shade
water every 7-10 days if there is no rainfall
non invasive
tolerates light foot traffic
divide in spring or autumn - space about 10" apart

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