Mentha × villosa var. alopecuroides Bowles's mint
Bowles's mint
A spreading perennial 30-90cm tall, with softly-hairy, rounded, aromatic bright-green leaves. In summer, tiny tubular pink flowers are produced in large, leafy spikes
Synonyms
Mentha × villosa var. alopecuroides 'Bowles Variety'Mentha rotundifolia 'Bowles'
see moreMentha Bowles's mint
Mentha suaveolens Bowles
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Mentha are aromatic, rhizomatous perennials with opposite, toothed leaves and small tubular flowers in spikes of whorls in summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil in sun or shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance; restrict root run or grow in a container. See mint cultivation for further details
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to Sage leafhopper and caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust
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