Height: 45cm x 45cm
Flowering Period: June - August
Aspect: Full sun or part shade
Soil Type: Well drained but reasonable soil.
Common Name: Moroccan Mint
Hardiness: Hardy
Annual, Biennial or Perennial: Perennial
 
Culinary Uses
The best mint for making tea.
Good for making mint sauce.
Flowers are edible.
 
Medicinal Uses
To relieve symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Good to freshen breath.
Can be gargled to relieve a sore throat.
Crushed it can be used on your temples to ease a headache or put directly onto insect stings.
 
Low-growing, spreading perennial mint with bright green foliage.  They produce a lovely, strong mint scent when crushed.  Clusters of mall lilac flowers which are very attractive to pollinators. As with most mints it is best restricted in a bottomless pot in the garden.
 
 
Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them.  No liability is accepted for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise.  If in doubt always consult a medical practitioner before using them.