Mentha x villosa alopecuroides
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides
Also known as:
Mentha bowles’s mint
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ethereal oil, Repellent, Bee plant, Fragrant
Ethereal oil, Repellent, Bee plant, Fragrant
Description
Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a strong mint flavor and are often used as a seasoning in salads or warm dishes, and are essential for making mint sauce. Delicious herbal tea can also be made from fresh or dried leaves.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sedum telephium Orpine |
Improves the flavor of mint and attracts beneficial insects for pollination. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Deters pests while enhancing the aromatic properties of the mint. |
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Creates a diverse habitat that can attract beneficial pollinators and enhance flavor profiles. |
|
Elaeagnus commutata American Silverberry |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, which benefits mint and nearby plants. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Attracts pollinators and repels pests with its strong scent, which benefits nearby mint. |