Mentha Australis (River Mint)
Mentha Australis (River Mint)
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Mentha Australis (River Mint) is an evergreen native herb valued for edible aromatic leaves and vigorous spreading growth. It is ideal for herb gardens, moist garden areas, and containers where fresh mint flavour is required for cooking and drinks. Best suited to full sun to partial shade, it performs well in consistently moist conditions and requires minimal maintenance, making it a practical choice for productive home gardens
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Mature height
0.3 to 0.6 meters
Mature width
0.6 to 1 meters
Spacing
0.4 to 0.6 meters
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright green aromatic foliage with small pale mauve flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer (December to February)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance, trim regularly to encourage fresh growth
Root System
Shallow spreading rhizomatous roots, non invasive when maintained