Corsican Mint
Mentha requienii
Corsican mint is a wonderful ground cover that emits a powerful minty fragrance similar to pennyroyal when bruised and is well-suited for filling in around pavers and stepping stones. Its tiny leaves can be used culinarily to flavour hot or cold tea, ice cream, and baked goods.
Water: Must be kept moist, does not tolerate drought
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Spreading ground-hugging mint with petite round leaves and thin stems that root as they spread
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Any type of well-draining soil
Origin: Corsica, Sardinia, and mainland Italy
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