Water Mint
Mentha aquatica
EdibleZones 5–9groundcoverherb
Mentha aquatica is a perennial flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It grows in moist places and is native to much of Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- High
- Mature height
- 0.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 5–9
- Layers
- groundcover, herb
Functional roles
foodmedicinalpollinatorwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
divisioncuttingeasy
When: Divide any time in growth
Native mint for pond edges and damp ground; one of the best late plants for bees.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.