Mint, Corsican

Name: Corsican Mint

Botanical Name: Mentha requienii

Zone: 6-9

Soil: Performs best in moist, fertile soil.

Exposure: Full sun or part shade.

Bloom Time and Color: Small pink blooms in mid summer

Description: Tender Perennial. Corsican Mint features small, rounded, aromatic leaves and light purple blooms in summer. Invigorating mint-scented foliage is a welcome addition to any herb garden. This plant will tolerate light foot traffic which makes it a perfect choice to fill paving cracks. When planted in containers, it will happily spill over the edges. Corsican Mint is a ground cover that can replace baby's tears in mild climates. It is a well-behaved creeper.

Care: Divide in spring or autumn.