water mint
Also known as: fish mint
A highly aromatic herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves and rounded terminal spikes of tiny, pinkish-purple flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- water mint (Mentha aquatica)
- Genus
- Mentha
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 water mint
Distribution map
Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of water mint
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water 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 after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in permanently moist soil, or in shallow water, in sun or semi-shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance if not well managed
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible powdery mildews or mint rust if allowed to become too dry
Pests
Generally pest-free
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