Botanical Name: Common Names:
Mentha australis Native Peppermint, River Mint, Australian Mint, Herb,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Clumping, Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen fast-growing native herbaceous perennial commonly known as River Mint has serrated, crinkly, fragrant green leaves. Best suited to containers as this herb is highly invasive. Grows approx. 60cm tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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