Plant Details

Mentha x villosa alopecuroides

Mentha bowles’s mint

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General Information

Scientific name: Mentha x villosa alopecuroides
Also known as: Mentha bowles’s mint

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
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:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Essential oil, Repellent, Bee forage, 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