| | | 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. | | |