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Mentha spicata var. crispa Moroccan

Mentha spicata v. crispa Moroccan
Spearmint, Curled Mint

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Mentha spicata var. crispa Moroccan, a curly mint for mint tea.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Mentha spicata var. crispa Morrocan mainly differs from the type by its decorative, frilly foliage and its more colourful flowers.

This is the most commonly used form to make the famous mint tea in North Africa.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Mentha

Species

spicata v. crispa

Cultivar

Moroccan

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Spearmint, Curled Mint

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference94331

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Planting and care

For any moist soil. In a small garden, It is better to grow it in a pot than in open ground to prevent its spread. However, pot cultivation requires dividing the crown and transplanting it into fresh compost every 3 years, otherwise the plant may wither and die.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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