lavender mint
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A rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with edible lavender-scented, rounded dark green leaves with a purple and orange blush, and pale purple to pink flowers which appear in the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- lavender mint (Mentha [Lavender Mint])
- Genus
- Mentha
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lavender mint
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lavender mint
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lavender mint care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back at the end of the growing season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by planting portions of rhizome any any time during the growing season; pot these up until they are established. Root-tip cuttings can be taken in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor, moist soil in full sun. May have to potential to become a nuisance; plant in deep containers and plunge these into the soil to restrict growth. See mint cultivation for further details
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a rust, especially during drought
Pests
May be susceptible to green mint beetle, blue mint beetle, mint moth and sage leaf hopper
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