Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun. Easily tolerates partial shade and moist but well-drained soil.
Suggested uses
Gravel, Ground Cover, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Bees (attract & feed bees)
UK hardiness
H5
USDA zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Sunset zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming, Compact
Native to
Garden origin
Drought tolerant
Yes
Flood tolerant
No
Fragrance
Leaves smell strongly of mint.
Toxicity
Not toxic