Plant Details

Mentha aquatica

Water mint

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General Information

Scientific name: Mentha aquatica
Also known as: Water mint

Plant Properties

Layer: Aquatic
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Repellent, Fragrant

Description

The leaves of this plant can be eaten raw as well as cooked and have a strong, distinctive peppermint scent. They are often used to flavor salads or warm dishes, but the taste can be too strong for some people. The leaves can also be used to make herbal tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09