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Corsican mint

Corsican mint

Corsican mint

Mentha requienii

herb☀️ partial-shade🪴 moist-loam📏 small🌡️ RHS H3–H4

📋Quick Facts

Water

💧💧💧 Frequent watering

Hardiness

Zone 4

About

Strongly scented miniature mint; thrives in cool, moist ground.

Also known as: Corsican mint, Mięta korsykańska, Menta corsa, Hortelã-da-Córsega, Mentha requienii, Korsische Minze, Menthe de Corse

Pest Resilience

5/5 — Highly resilient

Strongly aromatic mint; virtually pest-free.

Visual Characteristics

Fruits

Yes

Harvest: Summer

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Culinary

Culinary Use

Crème de menthe, chocolate desserts, cocktail garnish, ice cream

The corsican mint year in your garden

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How to Propagate

🔪Division
Easy
🌱Runner
Moderate

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H3–H4

USDA 8 equivalent

Names in Other Languages(5)