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Orange Mint, Bergamot Mint

Scientific Name: Mentha aquatica var. 'Citrata'
Synonym: Mentha citrata, Mentha piperita var. citrata
Family: Lamiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 6-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade in Phoenix. Keep the root system cool.

Growth Habits: Spreading perennial to 2 feet tall (60 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Root divisions and stem cuttings

Mentha citrata, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 150.

A strongly aromatic mint with a slight orange flavor.

Blooming Habits:
Small lavender flowers in late summer.

Culture:
Plant mint in moist, fertile soil in light shade. Space plants 3 feet apart and divide often to prevent aggressive spreading. It can be invasive, and its roots may need containing. Replant every 3 years.

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