Mentha australis – River Mint
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- Mentha australis – river mint
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Mentha australis |
| Common Name: | River Mint |
| Plant Type: | Ground cover, Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.4 ~ 0.7 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | White, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Border plant |
| Special Features: | Edible, Tea, Fragrant oils, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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