{"product_id":"mint-vietnamese-1","title":"Mint - Vietnamese","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eVietnamese Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eVietnamese Mint is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial prized for its highly aromatic foliage and essential role in Southeast Asian cuisine. Its narrow, bright green leaves are often marked with a distinctive dark maroon stripe, releasing a fresh, spicy fragrance with hints of coriander and mint when crushed. This plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and performs exceptionally well in Melbourne when protected from frost and kept consistently moist. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, particularly through the warmer months. Vietnamese Mint grows vigorously during spring and summer, often spreading quickly to form a dense, lush ground cover. While it may produce small, inconspicuous pale pink to white flowers in warmer conditions, it is primarily grown for its foliage. Ideal for kitchen gardens, pots, or contained beds, it is best managed with regular trimming to encourage fresh growth and prevent it from becoming invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003cbr data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eGround Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eHeight: 0.3–0.6 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eWidth: 0.5–1 m (can spread further if unrestricted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003ePale pink\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eEdible Leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eFast Growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eSpreading habit – can become invasive if not contained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets when consumed in typical culinary amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1670\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eThai Basil\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eCoriander\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eChilli\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eLemongrass\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eSpring Onions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758702575781,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Mint-Vietnamese_002aa4ea-d3e1-4e6b-9e95-3358c7c3c9f0.png?v=1777093763","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/mint-vietnamese-1","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}