Mentha spicata var. crispa 'Moroccan'
Moroccan mint
A perennial spreading by creeping rhizomes. The leaves are bright green and crinkled with a clear, sweet, mint flavour. Tiny white flowers appear on terminal spikes in summer
Other common names
spearmint 'Moroccan'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Mentha are aromatic, rhizomatous perennials with opposite, toothed leaves and small tubular flowers in spikes of whorls in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil, in any situation, though less hardy than some other mints. May have to potential to become a nuisance; restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and caterpillars
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews and mint rust
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