Mint Plant - Water Mint
Mentha aquatica
- A beautiful variety of mint that loves to grow in wet boggy ground.
- Has an amazing scent and attractive pinky mauve flowers.
- Can be used as you would other members of the mint family.
Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid AprilGBP1 or more £3.95 each
Description
Very pungent scented bog plant with a pretty flower.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Perennial.
- Likes a full sun position, will tolerate light shade.
- Reaches 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
- Very small, attractive pinky mauve flowers.
- Flowers midsummer to earlyautumn.
- Can be grown in shallow water or likes boggy ground.
- Spreads vigorously.
- Leaves are thought to repell flies.
- Can be used to make tea.
- Can be eaten as you would other varieties of mint.
- Medicinal Uses
- Rich in Vitamin A and E.
- Can be crushed and used for headaches.
- Juice can be used for acne and eczema.
- Can relieve nausea from motion sickness.
- Can be used on insect stings.
Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.Do not use if pregnant or under 5 years old. Avoid using in a steam bath if you have asthma.
Pricing
Available from APPROXIMATELY mid April
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