European corn mint

European corn mint

Mentha arvensis

Mentha
Lamiaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 59
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🏠 Indoor

European corn mint is a vigorous, spreading herb with a refreshing minty fragrance, useful in cooking, teas, and traditional medicine. Plant it in a container or with a root barrier in the garden, as it spreads readily by runners and can become invasive if left unchecked. Keep the soil consistently moist, provide at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, and harvest stems regularly to encourage bushy, compact growth.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Moist; Allow The Top Inch To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

5 – 7

Temperature

-50°85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan
Alberta
Altay
Austria
Baltic States
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
Colorado
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 21, 2021 by Stéphane Mars (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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