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Water Mint, Marsh Mint, Wild Mint

Scientific Name: Mentha aquatica L.
Family: Lamiaceae

Mentha aquatica var. crispa at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in late May

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 6-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Europe

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 3 feet tall

Watering Needs: Abundant water

Propagation: Easy by cuttings or root division

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 137. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.

Blooming Habits:
Lilac flowers in late summer to late autumn

Propagation:
Might become invasive if it likes the conditions

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