Mentha arvensis

Mentha arvensis

Identification

Genus: Mentha Species: arvensis Variety: Cultivar:
Common name: Field Mint.

Description

A small little 1' perennial with a small blue flower clusters on a spike of scented green leaves. This one grows at higher elevations along creeks and in meadows. It has managed to make its way around the world in different habitats. I have no idea why it is not used more often in the trade. It's a delightful plant needing only water in most locations. Those of you in mild climates should not get excited when Field Mint disappears for the winter, it is used to bad climates and will hibernate. Take your cuttings to dry for tea no later than the first few frosts or before the snow falls. We saw this one on the east side of the Sierra growing along streams.


Characteristics

Mentha arvensis Field Mint tolerates sand, clay and seasonal flooding.
Mentha arvensis Field Mint is great for a butterfly garden.
Mentha arvensis Field Mint's foliage type is deciduous and is edible.
Mentha arvensis Field Mint's flower color is blue.

Communities

Communities for Mentha arvensis Field Mint:Central Oak Woodland, Chaparral, Great Basin Sage, Lodgepole Forest, Northern Juniper Woodland, Northern Oak Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Riparian (rivers & creeks) and Sagebrush Scrub.

Ranges for Mentha arvensis

ph: 6.00 to 8.00
usda: 4 to 10
height[m]: 0.10 to 1.00
width[m]: 0.30 to 1.00
rainfall[cm]: 135.00 to 1576.00

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