Product Description
Mentha requienii
Common Name: Corsican mint,
Zones 7 to 10.
Full sun to part shade.
Plants form a flat carpeting perennial; evergreen in southern zones.
Growth rate: Fast; runners form a carpet of green.
Round tiny bright-green leaves. Small light purple flowers appear in midsummer. Used as flavoring for creme de menthe liqueur, it releases a minty fragrance when stepped on. Easily divided by ripping apart into smaller pieces.
Mentha requienii prefers moist, fertile soil, but will grow in drier soils than the other mints and in heavy clay soils. Corsican mint is drought-sensitive.
Perfect for planting between paving stones in a moist, part-shaded area. Stepping on the plant will release the pleasant scent. Where plants are not winter hardy, it will often self-seed for several years.
Excellent as a border plant, container, edging, ground cover, mass plantings, and between stepping stones.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5 inch containers per flat (or tray).
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BEAUTIFUL lilliputian mint!
First experience with Corsican Mint, and I could not be happier with the plants I received! They are in great shape: bright, vibrant, healthy, fragrant, and just starting to spill over the sides of their containers. Once shipped, they arrived on my doorstep in less than 24 hours, very carefully packaged. I followed the package instructions and let the plants acclimate in a shaded area, and on the third day I carefully transplanted them. I planted all 10 in different spots to experiment with best growth environment (since I am new to this plant), and expect to lose a few (I read online that they are finicky). I planted 3 in separately located containers to (hopefully) grow strong keeper plants to propagate more from in the future. It hasn't been long since I transplanted them, but so far they are doing great! I highly recommend this product as well as Bloomin Designs Nursery. I will definitely be a repeat customer!