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Mentha requienii

Family Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1 - 2 cm (0 - 1 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Mentha requienii (corsican mint) bears faded fuchsia and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container and ground cover.
Special Characteristics Mentha requienii tolerates high foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.