Scientific Name: Mentha diemenica var. diemenica
Common Name: slender mint
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Lamiaceae
Form Description: Suckering perennial herb, forming a dense ground cover, with highly aromatic leaves.
Flowers: Flowers are small, usually lilac or pale mauve.
Fruit: Nutlet
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Habitat Notes
Occasional but widespread from sea level to alpine and sub-alpine grassland.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
General Notes
Can be used to flavour drinks. Can withstand occasional foot traffic, however needs a moist situation. It may become invasive in favourable conditions. It may defoliate in dry or very cold conditions.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Can be grown from seed.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Fresh seed is recommended.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagated easily from cuttings.