Mentha — 21 species
Botanical species in the genus Mentha recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Mentha aquatica
Mentha aquatica
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha aquatica is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant200 Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A sunny position is best for production of essential oils, but it also succeeds in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha aquatica citrata
Mentha aquatica citrata
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha aquatica citrata is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A sunny position is best for the production of essential oils, but the plant also succeeds in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha arvensis
Mentha arvensis
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha arvensis is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. This species tolerates much drier conditions than other members of the genus.
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Mentha canadensis
Mentha canadensis
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha canadensis is a plant mainly of the temperate and subtropical zones, though in its various forms it grows from the temperate zone through to the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 10 - 25°c, but can tolerate 3 - 30°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -8°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha cervina
Mentha cervina
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha cervina is a moderately cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to around -15°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Prefers a slightly acid soil.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha cunninghamii
Mentha cunninghamii
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha diemenica
Mentha diemenica
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha diemenica is not a very hardy plant. It can tolerate short periods with temperatures down to at least -7°c. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha longifolia
Mentha longifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha longifolia is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha pulegium
Mentha pulegium
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Plants are very quickly diminished by dry conditions. Prefers a stiff moist soil that is slightly acid.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha requienii
Mentha requienii
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha requienii is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Prefers rich, light, moist but well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. This species of mint will grow in drier soils than the other mints, but is intolerant of drought.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha satureioides
Mentha satureioides
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha satureioides is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating short periods with temperatures down to about -15°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Prefers a slightly acid soil.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha spicata
Mentha spicata
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha spicata is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant. A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha suaveolens
Mentha suaveolens
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A sunny position is best for production of essential oils, but plants also succeed in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × carinthiaca
Mentha × carinthiaca
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mint species generally succeed in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry, preferring slightly acid conditions. They usually grow well in heavy clay soils. Essential oil production is best when the plant is in a sunny position, though the plants also succeed in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × dalmatica
Mentha × dalmatica
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mint species generally succeed in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry, preferring slightly acid conditions. They usually grow well in heavy clay soils. Essential oil production is best when the plant is in a sunny position, though the plants also succeed in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × gentilis
Mentha × gentilis
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A sunny position is best for production of essential oils, but it also succeeds in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × piperita
Mentha × piperita
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha x piperita is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant Succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A sunny position is best for the production of essential oils, but plants also succeed in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × rotundifolia
Mentha × rotundifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mint species generally succeed in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry, preferring slightly acid conditions. They usually grow well in heavy clay soils. Essential oil production is best when the plant is in a sunny position, though the plants also succeed in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × villosa
Mentha × villosa
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha × villosa is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a slightly acid soil.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × villosa-nervata
Mentha × villosa-nervata
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mint species generally succeed in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry, preferring slightly acid conditions. They usually grow well in heavy clay soils. Essential oil production is best when the plant is in a sunny position, though the plants also succeed in partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Mentha × wirtgeniana
Mentha × wirtgeniana
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Mentha × wirtgeniana is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils and situations so long as the soil is not too dry. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
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