{"product_id":"mint-basil-mentha-spp","title":"Mint - Basil Mentha spp.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBasil Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eBasil Mint is a unique and highly aromatic hybrid herb that combines the refreshing qualities of mint with the sweet, clove-like notes of basil. This fast-growing perennial forms a dense, leafy clump of vibrant green foliage with a soft, textured surface and a distinctive fragrance that intensifies when brushed or harvested. Ideal as a culinary herb, it is commonly used as a basil substitute in salads, sauces, and garnishes, while also adding a refreshing twist to drinks and desserts. During summer, it produces small spikes of pale lilac flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, Basil Mint thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Like other mints, it spreads readily, making it best suited to pots or contained garden beds to manage its vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003cbr data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eGround Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eHeight: 40–70 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eWidth: 60–100 cm (spreading)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003ePale lilac\u003cbr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eLight purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eCulinary Herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eFast Growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eScented foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eCan become invasive if not contained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets when consumed in typical culinary amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1499\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eTomato\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eCapsicum\u003cbr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eBasil\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eParsley\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eChives\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47758821294245,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Mint-BasilMenthaspp..png?v=1777101300","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/mint-basil-mentha-spp","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}