Mentha requienii
z. 7 – 9 ht. 1/2″
Wonderful, tiny green mat-producing groundcover with equally tiny lavender-blue flowers in summer. The best part, though, is the absolutely heavenly pennyroyal scent of this diminutive mint that is released when it is walked on or brushed. This has quickly become our favourite groundcover for walkways and patio edges where it will slowly spread around flagstones or pavers. Plant as a lawn substitute! It can handle a certain amount of foot traffic. Evergreen in warmer, protected areas; it may go dormant mid-winter in colder areas.
This plant is used as the flavouring in creme de menthe. Less known is that it is one of the best companion plants to any of the brassicas (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli), repelling pests and enhancing their flavour.
All Ground Covers are 4” square-pot size.
