Plant Details

Mentha longifolia

Horse mint

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General Information

Scientific name: Mentha longifolia
Also known as: Horse mint

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

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

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Essential oil, Repellent, Bee forage, Fragrant

Description

Leaves of mint plants can be eaten both raw and cooked. These leaves have a strong mint aroma and are often added as a flavoring in salads, chutneys, and hot dishes. One can also make herbal tea from these leaves. Furthermore, essential oil, extracted from both the leaves and flower tops, is used as a flavoring in foods such as candies, thanks to their minty flavor.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09