desert mint
A perennial herb, with strongly aromatic, narrowly lance-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. Tapering whorls of small, pale purple or white flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in summer
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in a poor, moist but well drained soil in full sun or light shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance; restrict its spread by planting in deep containers and plunging them into the soil, or by growing in small, contained beds. Plants grown in pots will benefit from dividing every few years. See mint cultivation for more information
Propagate by division in spring or autumn, by softwood cuttings in spring, or by root cuttings any time during the growing period
Cut back old stems at the end of the year to ground level
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust