Mint Seeds - Corsican Mini Mint

BOTANICAL NAME

Mentha requienii

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Shade
• Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 50 to 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

• 1 to 2 inches

COLOR

• Green

Also known as Creeping Mint, Corsican Mini Mint is an extremely low-growing ground hugger. With each plant spreading to about a foot wide, its rounded, petite leaves evoke the look of Soleirolia soleirolii, Baby Tears. Corsican Mini Mint tolerates full or partial sunlight as long as the soil remains moist, but well-draining. Consider planting Mini Mint between and around stepping stones, where it can tolerate light foot traffic and will emit a wonderful minty aroma when bruised.

• • Does not tolerate drought
• • Self-seeds readily
• • Plant in pots and let it spill over the edge

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9