Mentha aquatica - P9

Description
The upright, runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * decorative flowers

Leaves
Suitable for consumption.

Growth habit
Upright, stoloniferous.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear in whorls from July to October.

Use
Medicine, cottage garden, bee pasture, pond edge, stream, vegetable garden, consumption, tea