Corsican Mint

Mentha Requienii

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Overview

Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growing, aromatic perennial herb, ideal for fairy gardens or as a groundcover between stepping stones, where its fragrance can be released when trodden upon. Thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, it forms a lush, green carpet reaching only 1 inch in height. Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators. Hardy in Zones 7-9, it requires minimal maintenance and spreads rapidly.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growing

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — ideal for fairy gardens or as a groundcover between stepping stones

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — where its fragrance can be released when trodden upon

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Thriving in partial shade and moist

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — green carpet reaching only 1 inch in height

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it requires minimal maintenance and spreads rapidly

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a low-growing

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — ideal for fairy gardens or as a groundcover between stepping stones

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — where its fragrance can be released when trodden upon

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Thriving in partial shade and moist

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — green carpet reaching only 1 inch in height

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Tiny lavender flowers in summer attract pollinators

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it requires minimal maintenance and spreads rapidly

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a diminutive yet fragrant perennial herb acclaimed for its intense

Corsican Mint (Mentha Requienii) — minty aroma and its penchant for forming low-growing

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