Miniature Foliage
Produces tiny, bright green leaves that create a delicate and attractive appearance.
Mini Mint Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Mini Mint Seeds
Mini Mint, commonly known as Corsican Mint, is a compact perennial herb recognized for its tiny, bright green leaves and spreading growth habit. It forms a fragrant, low-growing carpet that adds greenery to containers, rock gardens, garden borders, and spaces between paving stones. It grows best in moist soil and partial shade.
Corsican Mint
Tiny Green Leaves
Fragrant Groundcover
Perennial Plant
Key Features
Low-Growing Habit
Forms a spreading green carpet that typically grows only 1–2 inches tall.
Fragrant Growth
Its small leaves release a pleasant minty aroma when touched or crushed.
Groundcover Use
Suitable for rock gardens, containers, and planting between paving stones.
Product Highlights
Tiny aromatic green leaves
Compact spreading growth habit
Commonly called Corsican Mint
Low-growing perennial plant
Suitable for rock gardens
Ideal for small containers
Can grow between paving stones
Prefers moist growing conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mentha requienii |
| Common Name | Mini Mint; Corsican Mint |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Herb Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, spreading perennial |
| Foliage Color | Bright Green |
| Flower Color | Small Mauve to Lilac |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 6a–9b |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow or follow the supplied seed-pellet instructions |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed quality and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Follow supplier-specific recommendations |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade to Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist |
| Blooming Season | Summer |
| Mature Plant Size | 1–2 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | 6–12 inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a fine-textured, moisture-retentive growing medium with good drainage.
Choose a fine-textured, moisture-retentive growing medium with good drainage.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Surface sow the tiny seeds or follow the instructions provided for multi-seed pellets. Avoid covering them with a thick layer of soil.
Surface sow the tiny seeds or follow the instructions provided for multi-seed pellets. Avoid covering them with a thick layer of soil.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Keep the growing medium consistently moist without allowing excess water to accumulate.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist without allowing excess water to accumulate.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light
Place seedlings in a partially shaded location protected from intense afternoon sunlight.
Place seedlings in a partially shaded location protected from intense afternoon sunlight.
Step 5: Encourage Groundcover Growth
Transplant established plants into containers, rock gardens, or suitable garden spaces. Maintain moisture to support spreading foliage.
Transplant established plants into containers, rock gardens, or suitable garden spaces. Maintain moisture to support spreading foliage.
Create a Fragrant Green Carpet with Mini Mint
Mini Mint adds delicate greenery and a refreshing minty fragrance to garden spaces. Its miniature leaves and spreading growth make it an attractive choice for containers, rock gardens, and pathways. Provide partial shade and consistent moisture for healthy growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Mini Mint groundcover growth, planting locations, and its suitability for culinary use.
Can Corsican Mint grow between paving stones?
Yes. Corsican Mint is a popular low-growing groundcover for gaps between paving stones. Its spreading stems and tiny leaves create a soft green appearance. It grows best in partially shaded areas with consistently moist soil.
Is Mini Mint edible like regular culinary mint?
Mini Mint is generally grown as an ornamental groundcover rather than a culinary herb. Although its leaves are non-toxic, they are not considered palatable and are not recommended as a substitute for common culinary mint varieties.
How much sunlight and water does Corsican Mint need?
Corsican Mint prefers partial shade to shade and consistently moist soil. Protect it from excessive heat and intense afternoon sunlight. Regular watering and well-drained growing conditions help maintain its dense, green groundcover.