Mentha australis – River Mint

Mentha australis - river mint
Mentha australis - river mint

A low growing perennial with edible scented foliage that has various culinary uses. Can be grown in sun or shade, but needs regular watering to be at its best. It can be leggy, but responds well to pruning if well grown. It can sucker and grow through the bed, if this is a problem it does well in containers or with some form of root barrier.

The leaves have a fresh minty flavor and can be used for teas, and in recipes where exotic mint is used, such as salads, sauces etc.

Family : Lamiaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Edible, Tea, Fragrant oils, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Mentha australis

Common Name : River Mint

Height : 0.7

Flower Color : White, Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects