Corsican Mint
Mentha requienii
Also listed as Audibertia parviflora, Menthella requienii
Also known as Creeping Mint
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Corsican mint is a diminutive creeping groundcover with tiny, aromatic leaves that release a strong peppermint fragrance when brushed. It produces delicate pale purple flowers in summer and works well between pavers or in rock gardens.
Why grow it
Corsican mint offers exceptional fineness of foliage compared to common culinary mints, making it suited to detailed landscape work where larger-leaved varieties would be visually overwhelming. Its low, spreading habit and tolerance of foot traffic make it a functional alternative to conventional groundcovers in moderate-traffic areas. The plant performs well in containers and constrained spaces where rampant spreading is undesirable, unlike many Mentha species.
Watch out for
This mint prefers consistently moist soil and afternoon shade in hot climates; in dry conditions or full sun, foliage may become sparse or stressed. Performance declines significantly in poorly drained sites or where soil remains waterlogged, despite the plant's general moisture preference. In mild climates, monitor for spider mites indoors or in sheltered microclimates where conditions favor pest populations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Corsica
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Corsican mint is a diminutive creeping groundcover with tiny, aromatic leaves that release a strong peppermint fragrance when brushed. It produces delicate pale purple flowers in summer and works well between pavers or in rock gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Corsican Mint grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Corsican mint offers exceptional fineness of foliage compared to common culinary mints, making it suited to detailed landscape work where larger-leaved varieties would be visually overwhelming. Its low, spreading habit and tolerance of foot traffic make it a functional alternative to conventional groundcovers in moderate-traffic areas. The plant performs well in containers and constrained spaces where rampant spreading is undesirable, unlike many Mentha species.
Watch out for
This mint prefers consistently moist soil and afternoon shade in hot climates; in dry conditions or full sun, foliage may become sparse or stressed. Performance declines significantly in poorly drained sites or where soil remains waterlogged, despite the plant's general moisture preference. In mild climates, monitor for spider mites indoors or in sheltered microclimates where conditions favor pest populations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Corsica
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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