Water Mint Seeds for Planting – Mentha aquatica Fragrant Purple Flowering Waterside Herb
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Herb
- Germination Time 10-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type Moist, rich, well-drained soil
- Watering Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers 60-90 days after sowing; bloom midsummer to early autumn
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers, waterside margins
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Trim back after flowering to maintain plant health; propagate by division
Description
Water Mint is a perennial herb suitable for garden beds, borders, containers and waterside margins. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, rich, well-drained soil, with soil kept consistently moist and not waterlogged. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 20-40 cm apart. Germination takes 10-21 days, with ideal growth around 15-25°C. Flowers appear 60-90 days after sowing, blooming midsummer to early autumn; trim back after flowering and it can be propagated by division.