Moss Mint Seeds - Herbal Plant

Moss Mint seeds produce a very low growing perennial herb known for its moss like appearance and dense creeping growth habit. This plant forms a soft green carpet of tiny aromatic leaves that spread across soil surfaces, making it suitable for groundcover use in shaded gardens, rock gardens, and between stepping stones. It thrives in cool, moist environments and prefers consistently damp soil conditions with partial shade. When established, it creates a uniform mat like cover that blends into garden landscapes while providing a mild mint aroma.

Features

• Moss like dense creeping groundcover growth habit
• Forms compact carpet of tiny aromatic leaves
• Suitable for shaded gardens, pathways, and rock gardens
• Prefers cool and consistently moist soil conditions
• Low growing perennial suitable for soil coverage

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mentha requienii
• Common Name: Corsican Mint
• Seed Type / Variety: Moss like creeping mint groundcover
• Growth Habit: Prostrate creeping perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 6 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring and early fall
• Growing Season: Spring through early fall
• Sowing Season: March to May, September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days in cool, moist soil conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Requires consistently moist soil, avoid drying out
• Mature Plant Size: Height 2 to 5 cm, spread 20 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 15 to 25 cm apart