Transform your garden with the refreshing fragrance and lush greenery of Corsican Mint Seeds (Mentha requienii). This delicate, low-growing perennial forms a dense mat of bright green leaves that release a pleasant mint aroma when touched or walked on.
Ideal for ground cover, pathways, container planting, and edging, Corsican Mint produces charming tiny purple flowers during summer, adding subtle color to your garden design. Highly adaptable and non-GMO, this herb thrives in part shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) seeds
- Creates a fragrant, carpet-like ground cover
- Produces tiny purple summer flowers
- Compact growth habit, ideal for borders and pots
- Releases mint aroma when stepped on
- Thrives in partial shade and moist soil
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
Specifications
- Common Name: Corsican Mint
- Scientific Name: Mentha requienii
- Plant Type: Perennial Herbaceous Ground Cover
- Flower Color: Light Purple
- Leaf Color: Bright Green
- Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
- Germination Time: 10–21 days
- Maturity Period: 90–120 days
- Best Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
- Hardiness Zones: 6–9
- Temperature Range: 55–75°F (13–24°C)
- Height: 0.5–1 inch (1–2.5 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm)
- Planting Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil surface
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Non-Organic
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Ground cover, containers, garden borders, aromatic landscaping
- Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, and dark place until planting
Planting Guide
- Prepare Soil: Loosen moist, well-drained soil in a partly shaded area.
- Sowing: Scatter seeds evenly on the soil surface; press lightly without covering deeply.
- Watering: Mist soil gently to keep evenly moist.
- Light: Provide filtered sunlight or light shade for best growth.
- Germination: Expect sprouts in 10–21 days.
- Transplanting: Once seedlings reach 2 inches tall, transplant 6–10 inches apart.
- Maintenance: Water regularly; trim lightly to maintain dense coverage.
