Mountain mint
Arrived in good time and condition. Growing well. Strong scent. Like it.
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Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Atlas Mountains Mint is a rare mint it is an upright spreading Herbaceous Perennial plant that may be best contained in a pot it will reach a height of 60cm . Mint Atlas Mountains has rounded green/grey hairy leaves and is very attractive when grown as a foliage plant as its overall effect is that of a soft blue/green it has spikes of mauve flowers in late summer which are very attractive to bees and butterflies. It prefers a Chalky or Sandy Loam which is free-draining and full-sun. It is hardy down to a cold winter having come from the mountains.
Atlas Mountains Mint is cultivated as a culinary herb with an aromatic mint flavour this particular variety is better in cooked dishes it is a really attractive foliage plant in it own right or great if used for its scent.
Our potted Atlas Mountains Mint herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
Mentha suaveolens subsp. timija(Mint Atlas Mountains)Herb Plant | |
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Aspect/Site | Any |
Soil Type | Any soil |
Flower Colour | Mauve |
Height | 60cm |
Spread | 60cm |
Latin Name | Mentha suaveolens subsp. timija |
Hardiness | RHS rating H5 - Hardy - cold winter |
Culinary | Mediterranean |
Scented | Foliage |
Medicinal/Cosmetic | None |
Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
Type of Garden | Container/Patio |
Arrived in good time and condition. Growing well. Strong scent. Like it.