Mint

Common Name: Mint

Description:
Mint (Mentha spp.) is a fast-growing, aromatic herb known for its fresh, cooling flavour and highly fragrant foliage. This hardy perennial thrives in Melbourne’s climate, growing well in garden beds, pots, or hanging baskets. Mint prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny to part-shade position and spreads vigorously, making it ideal for container growing to prevent it from taking over garden spaces. It produces small, delicate flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple during summer, attracting bees and other pollinators. Commonly used in culinary dishes, teas, and cocktails, mint is an essential addition to any herb garden.

Form:

• Herbaceous
• Ground Cover (spreading habit)

Mature Size:

• Height: 30-60 cm
• Width: 30-100 cm (can spread aggressively)

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White
• Pink
• Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Leaves
• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Fast Growing
• Aromatic Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets (although excessive consumption by pets should be avoided)

Companion Plants:

• Basil
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Tomatoes
• Cabbage (helps repel pests)