A perennial aromatic herb from lemon mint seeds, with creeping rhizomes and underground runners. It forms large stands. It grows with upright, square stems. Lemon mint has slightly hairy stems. The leaves are green and glossy, pointed egg-shaped with coarse veining and coarsely toothed edges. It smells and tastes strongly of peppermint, with a note of citrus. The flowers are purple-lilac and form terminal spikes. It is liked by butterflies and pollinators.
Position
Likes poor, moist soil in a sunny spot. It is a good choice for roomy pots and containers. If the pots are at risk of drying out quickly, they can be placed in slight shade
