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Produces tiny green leaves with a refreshing, peppermint-like fragrance.
Mentha Requienii Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Mentha Requienii Seeds
Mentha Requienii, commonly known as Corsican Mint, is a miniature, aromatic perennial herb recognized for its tiny bright-green leaves, creeping growth habit, and delicate purple flowers. It forms a dense, soft ground-covering mat and releases a refreshing peppermint fragrance when touched. It is suitable for rock gardens, pathway gaps, containers, and shaded landscape plantings.
Corsican Mint
Aromatic Herb
Miniature Ground Cover
Purple Flowers
Key Features
Low-Growing Growth
Forms a dense, creeping carpet that spreads horizontally across the soil.
Delicate Purple Flowers
Produces miniature lilac to purple flowers during the summer season.
Ground Covering Use
Suitable for rock gardens, stepping stones, pathway edges, and ornamental containers.
Product Highlights
Tiny aromatic green leaves
Refreshing peppermint fragrance
Small lilac-purple flowers
Dense creeping growth habit
Low-growing perennial herb
Suitable for rock gardens
Can grow between stepping stones
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mentha requienii |
| Common Name | Corsican Mint; Creeping Mint |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Herb Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate, creeping, mat-forming |
| Foliage Color | Bright Green |
| Flower Color | Lilac to Purple |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 6–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in a moist seed-starting mix; follow supplier instructions for seed covering |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 65–70°F |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade to Full Shade; tolerates some sun |
| Soil Requirements | Rich, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely |
| Blooming Season | Summer |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 1–2 inches |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 6–12 inches or more |
| Primary Uses | Ground Cover, Rock Gardens, Containers, and Pathway Plantings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a fine-textured, fertile seed-starting mix that retains moisture while providing proper drainage.
Choose a fine-textured, fertile seed-starting mix that retains moisture while providing proper drainage.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow the tiny seeds carefully according to supplier instructions. Keep the growing medium moist during germination.
Sow the tiny seeds carefully according to supplier instructions. Keep the growing medium moist during germination.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Conditions
Maintain temperatures around 65–70°F and provide bright, indirect light for healthy seedling development.
Maintain temperatures around 65–70°F and provide bright, indirect light for healthy seedling development.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into suitable containers or prepared garden locations with partial to full shade.
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into suitable containers or prepared garden locations with partial to full shade.
Step 5: Maintain Healthy Growth
Keep the soil consistently moist and trim spreading growth when necessary. Monitor the plant to prevent unwanted spreading into nearby garden areas.
Keep the soil consistently moist and trim spreading growth when necessary. Monitor the plant to prevent unwanted spreading into nearby garden areas.
Create a Fragrant Garden with Corsican Mint
Grow Mentha Requienii for its miniature aromatic foliage, delicate purple flowers, and attractive creeping growth. This unusual mint makes a beautiful living ground cover for rock gardens, containers, and stepping-stone pathways. Provide moist soil and suitable shade to encourage healthy, spreading growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Corsican Mint's ground-covering growth, fragrance, and garden uses.
Can Corsican Mint grow between stepping stones?
Yes. Corsican Mint is a popular choice for planting between stepping stones because of its miniature, creeping growth habit. Its fragrant foliage releases a refreshing mint scent when gently touched or lightly stepped on. It grows best in moist soil with partial shade and protection from prolonged drought.
Is Corsican Mint suitable as a lawn alternative?
Corsican Mint can be used as a miniature living ground cover in small garden spaces and between paving stones. It tolerates limited foot traffic but is not suitable as a replacement for a regularly used walking or playing lawn. Consistent moisture and suitable shade help maintain its dense green growth.
Does Corsican Mint spread, and how can you control it?
Yes. Corsican Mint spreads through creeping stems that root as they grow, gradually forming dense mats. To manage its spread, grow it in containers, use suitable garden edging, or trim unwanted runners regularly. Monitor its growth when planting near other small herbs or ornamental plants.