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Vigorous perennial herb prized for aromatic leaves used fresh or dried. Grows rapidly and spreads via runners; contain in pots to prevent invasiveness. Pinch tops regularly to encourage bushiness and prevent flowering.
Mentha × piperita
herb
A fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to Mint
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant Belgian EndiveGreat, CarrotGreat and Catalogna ChicoryGreat nearby.Mint is usually grown from division rather than seed. Lift an established clump and split it into sections, each with roots and a growing point, then replant.
Water: Medium · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. pH 6.0-7.0. Tolerates poor soil but thrives in fertile conditions.
Aleyrodidae
A puff of white when you brush the leaf, and stickiness underneath.
These three thrive alongside Mint — and alongside each other.
