Corsican Mini Mint Seeds
Corsican Mini Ornamental Mint (Mentha requienii) - Corsican mint is a spreading, ground-hugging plant only growing 1 - 2 inches high with petite, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma. Also known as creeping mint, it spreads up to 1 foot wide by narrow stems that take root as they grow. Corsican mint can be somewhat finicky, especially when it comes to irrigation. These plants don’t tolerate drought, which means the soil should be kept consistently moist but not soggy.
Easily fills in gaps
Mini mint is the perfect ground cover solution for filling in around stepping stones or pavers, but are not sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic although moderate foot traffic is tolerable.
Corsican Mini Mint
Plant Specifications
Corsican mint plants tolerates partial sunlight to mostly shady areas. Nearly any type of moist, well-drained soil is suitable. Like most mint plants, it self-seeds readily and can be somewhat aggressive. This plant is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 - 9. It freezes in colder climates but usually self-seeds in spring.
Not only can it be used as the perfect ground cover plant or container plant, In addition to its uses as a groundcover in the garden, Corsican mint is valuable culinary plant and great for containers. Snip the leaves to flavor hot and cold drinks, ice cream and baked goods. Its tiny, bright, green leaves are strongly aromatic.
- Sowing Rate: 1 pellet per plant
- Average Germ Time: 5 - 7 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: Cover no more than the thickness of the pellet
Pelletized Seed
Corsican mint seeds are pelletized with each seed pellet containing 8 - 12 seeds. Therefore, if you buy 25 pellets, you are actually getting over 200 seeds. Now you don't have to worry about sowing multiple seeds, thinning young plants, and all that. Just stick one pellet in a 4-inch pot and before you know it, you'll have bright green shoots spilling over the sides.
- Height: 1 - 2 inches
- USDA Zones: 7 - 9
- Season: Perennial