Satureja douglasii 'Indian Mint'PBR
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial herb to 10cm tall, with trailing stems bearing opposite pairs of toothed leaves; the foliage has a strong, minty aroma and can be used to make tea. Smalll white flowers are borne over a long period in summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Satureja can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs with aromatic, linear to obovate leaves and spike-like clusters of tubular 2-lipped flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Take cuttings in late summer and overwinter in a cool greenhouse to insure against winter losses
Propagation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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