
Horse mint
Mentha longifolia
Horse mint is a vigorous, spreading perennial herb that grows best in moist, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. It spreads readily via underground rhizomes, so consider planting it in a container or bordered bed to keep it from overtaking neighboring plants. The aromatic foliage has traditional medicinal uses and the small purple flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies throughout summer.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
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Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Saturated
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 30, 2022 by herbert bacher (cc-by-sa)
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