Tashkent Mint Herb 9cm

(Mentha spicata Tashkent).

Please note that this plant will be in the process of dying back for winter, but will reshoot in the spring.

Height/ Spread:80cm x 1m 

Flowers: Small mauve flowers in summer 

Position: Sun or partial shade 

Soil: Moist, deep soil 

Maintenance: Remove flowers to promote further leaf growth

Harvesting: Hardy perennial that dies back in winter. Pick leaves through the growing season 

Cooking uses: Superb when used to flavour meats (mint sauce) vegetables especially new potatoes, salads & jellies.

 Medicinal uses: Thought to relieve indigestion, nausea, wind and diarrhoea

‘Please note this plant is herbaceous. It will die back in the winter months to reshoot in the spring’