Mint - Eau-De cologne Mentha citrata

Common Name:
Eau De Cologne Mint

Description:
Eau De Cologne Mint is a highly aromatic and vigorous perennial herb, prized for its intensely fragrant foliage that carries a distinctive, fresh cologne-like scent with citrus and herbal undertones. Its bright green, textured leaves form a lush, spreading clump, making it both a functional and ornamental addition to the garden. This variety is valued not only for culinary uses, such as teas and garnishes, but also for its use in potpourri and natural fragrances. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Like most mints, it grows rapidly during spring and summer and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. It is best grown in containers or confined spaces to manage its spreading habit.

Form:
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.3–0.6 m
Width: 0.5–1 m (can spread further if unrestricted)

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Pale purple
Lilac

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Culinary herb
Fast Growing
Fragrant foliage
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Spreading habit – can become invasive if not contained

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets when consumed in typical culinary amounts.

Companion Plants:
Tomatoes
Cabbage
Peas
Carrots
Chilli