![]() See our Great Mint Repotting Caper for more on proper soil, division and replanting of mints. Read our Mint Care and Tips page for more on how to tame your mint. Check here to see if Corsican Mint Plug Trays are available. They are a great low cost way to fill a lot of space. CORSICAN MINT Mentha requienii Type: Hardy perennial Location: or part Hardiness zones: 6-9 Bloom time: Summer Seed size: These seeds are multi-seed. ![]() These trays hold 128 of all the same plant. This plant is often available in plug trays. Have you grown Corsican mint yet Its one of the smallest in the family, with a prostrate, ground-hugging habit and tiny leaves topped by even smaller. Also known as creeping mint, it spreads up to 1 foot wide by narrow stems that take root as they grow. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. The Corsican Mint is growing happily along with Chives and Garlic Chives.Ĭorsican Mint flowers are a soft lilac. Corsican Mini Ornamental Mint (Mentha requienii) - Corsican mint is a spreading, ground-hugging plant only growing 1 - 2 inches high with petite, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma. Mentha requienii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). We do love running our hands across it though and taking that scent with us. While you can cook with it, we don’t really use Corsican Mint for cooking. Also like creeping thyme, the tiny leaves of this herb make it suitable for growing around stepping stones or walkways where it provides a fresh burst of. It bears very tiny pale purple flowers in summer, somewhat similar in appearance to creeping thyme. Planting them closer together costs more but covers faster. Corsican mint, also known as Mentha requienii, is perennial in warmer zones, from 7 to 11. Given enough time one three-inch pot would cover the entire area. We are often asked how far apart to plant creeping ground covers and this is a perfect example of economy versus time. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Grows well in moist, well-drained soil with average water. Tiny lavender flowers bloom in the summer. The Corsican Mint plants in the picture above is growing in morning shade and afternoon sun and gets water every day-sometimes twice a day during our hot summers. Corsican Mint Mentha requienii Mentha requienii is an aromatic, mint scented mat of small bright green leaves. Unlike most mints it can be difficult to grow. One of the strongest tasting of all mints, it is also the smallest. A gorgeous low ground cover that loves temperate. Tiny little Corsican Mint packs a great big punch. Corsican mint has tiny leaves that hide a powerful punch of mint fragrance when lightly disturbed. Four months later the area is well on its way to being covered in Corsican Mint. ![]() For this section, three-inch pots were planted about three inches apart in early spring. Corsican Mint spreads happily in this shady moist area. Mentha requienii (Corsican mint) This is the lowest growing mint, topping out at just ', making it a popular groundcover for.
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