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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Flower Color: Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Mentha aquatica var. crispa] |
| Parentage: (Mentha aquatica x M. spicata) |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Mentha x piperita (Aquatic) (Curly Mint) - A very ornamental trailing mint plant with bright green leaves that are crinkled and has tiny pale lavender flowers held in tight clusters that rise in upright spikes above the foliage. The leaves are strongly aromatic when crushed. Plant in full sun to light shade in moist soil or at the waters edge. Prune frequently to encourage bushy growth. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 (<10° F) A very good plant in a container. Leaves can be used in teas and jellies. This plant is sometimes listed as Mentha aquatica var. crispa or Mentha spicata var. crispa but is likely a hybrid between Mentha aquatica and M. spicata. The name Mentha is from the name of a Greek nymph named Mentha who was turned into a mint plant.
The information displayed on this page about Mentha x piperita is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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