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Mentha × villosa var. alopecuroides Bowles's mint

Bowles's mint

A spreading perennial 30-90cm tall, with softly-hairy, rounded, aromatic bright-green leaves. In summer, tiny tubular pink flowers are produced in large, leafy spikes

Synonyms
Mentha × villosa var. alopecuroides 'Bowles Variety'
Mentha rotundifolia 'Bowles'
see moreMentha Bowles's mint
Mentha suaveolens Bowles
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Suckering
Genus

Mentha are aromatic, rhizomatous perennials with opposite, toothed leaves and small tubular flowers in spikes of whorls in summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in sun or shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance; restrict root run or grow in a container. See mint cultivation for further details

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to Sage leafhopper and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust

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