Tiny Green Leaves
Produces delicate, rounded bright green leaves that create a soft and attractive ground-cover appearance.
Green Mini Corsican Mint Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Green Mini Corsican Mint Seeds
Green Mini Corsican Mint, scientifically known as Mentha requienii, is a miniature aromatic perennial herb admired for its tiny, bright green leaves and low-growing, spreading habit. Commonly called Corsican Mint or Mini Mint, it forms a dense green carpet and produces delicate lilac flowers during summer. Its compact growth makes it suitable for rock gardens, stepping stones, container arrangements, and decorative ground cover. This fragrant plant grows best in moist, well-drained soil and partially shaded locations.
Corsican Mint
Aromatic Foliage
Low-Growing Ground Cover
Perennial Herb
Key Features
Refreshing Mint Fragrance
Features strongly aromatic foliage with a distinctive peppermint-like fragrance when touched or gently crushed.
Compact Spreading Growth
Develops a very low-growing, creeping habit that forms a dense green carpet across suitable planting areas.
Delicate Lilac Flowers
Produces tiny lilac to purplish flowers during summer, adding subtle seasonal color to its green foliage.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Mentha requienii
Tiny aromatic green leaves
Low-growing creeping ground cover
Delicate summer lilac flowers
Suitable for rock gardens
Attractive between stepping stones
Grows well in partial shade
Prefers consistently moist soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mentha requienii |
| Common Name | Corsican Mint; Mini Mint; Creeping Mint |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Herb Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, creeping, mat-forming |
| Foliage Color | Bright Green |
| Flower Color | Lilac to Purple |
| Blooming Season | Summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 6–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring; according to local climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–30 days, depending on conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–70°F (18–21°C) |
| Seed Planting Depth | Surface sow; do not bury deeply |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; avoid drying out |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 1–2 inches |
| Spread | Approximately 6–12 inches or more |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–12 inches |
| Growing Location | Rock Gardens, Containers, Pathways, and Ground Cover |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy seeds and prepare a suitable seed-starting tray or container. Follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation.
Select healthy seeds and prepare a suitable seed-starting tray or container. Follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a fine-textured, fertile growing medium that retains moisture while providing good drainage. Keep the soil evenly moist before sowing.
Use a fine-textured, fertile growing medium that retains moisture while providing good drainage. Keep the soil evenly moist before sowing.
Step 3: Sow Seeds on the Surface
Scatter the tiny seeds over the soil surface without burying them deeply. Corsican Mint seeds benefit from light during germination. Gently mist the growing medium.
Scatter the tiny seeds over the soil surface without burying them deeply. Corsican Mint seeds benefit from light during germination. Gently mist the growing medium.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture and Temperature
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable temperatures around 65–70°F. Avoid excessive watering and direct harsh sunlight.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable temperatures around 65–70°F. Avoid excessive watering and direct harsh sunlight.
Step 5: Encourage Spreading Growth
Once seedlings become established, provide partial shade and regular moisture. Allow sufficient space for the creeping stems to develop into a dense green ground cover.
Once seedlings become established, provide partial shade and regular moisture. Allow sufficient space for the creeping stems to develop into a dense green ground cover.
Create a Fragrant Green Carpet with Mini Corsican Mint
Green Mini Corsican Mint Seeds are a lovely choice for gardeners interested in compact aromatic ground-cover plants. With tiny green leaves, a refreshing mint fragrance, and delicate summer flowers, this miniature perennial can bring natural charm to rock gardens, pathways, and containers. Provide moist, well-drained soil and suitable shade to encourage healthy spreading growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Mini Corsican Mint seed germination, ground-cover growth, and growing conditions.
How do you grow Corsican Mint from seeds?
Corsican Mint seeds are generally surface-sown on moist, well-drained seed-starting soil because they need light for germination. Avoid covering them deeply. Maintain consistent moisture and a temperature around 65–70°F. Germination commonly takes approximately 10–30 days, depending on seed quality and conditions.
Can Mini Corsican Mint grow between stepping stones?
Yes. Mini Corsican Mint is a low-growing, creeping ground-cover plant that can grow between stepping stones and in suitable pathway gaps. Its tiny aromatic leaves release a pleasant mint fragrance when gently stepped on. Choose locations with adequate moisture and avoid areas that become excessively dry.
Does Corsican Mint spread quickly and become invasive?
Corsican Mint spreads through creeping stems that root as they grow, gradually forming a dense green mat. Its spreading habit can be useful for filling garden spaces, but it may extend beyond its intended area under favorable conditions. Growing it in containers or maintaining clear planting boundaries can help control its spread.