Mentha diemenica

Slender Mint

Spreading perennial herb with hairy square stems, suckering to form mats.

Additional information

• FamilyLamiaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size10-30 cm x 0.5-2 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesPairs of aromatic egg-shaped leaves with rounded tips, 6-20 mm x 4-12 mm, shortly hairy below, margins usually entire.
• Flower colourPurple
• Flowering timeMost of the year especially November to April
• FlowersDense clusters of 3-8 lobed flowers on short stalks in the axils of upper leaves. Lower lobe notched to bi-lobed. Calyx densely hairy.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soil in winter-wet lowlands and floodplains, tolerating inundation for short periods. Full sun to full shade.
• Garden useUse as a groundcover in moist areas where the aromatic foliage can be enjoyed.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from few local sites. Scattered distribution.
• Aboriginal Use Leaves - food, medicine

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