Description: I'm selling over 600 + kinds of seeds ( and also live plants during the warmer months ) so check my other auctions . You are bidding on about 40 WATER MINT ( Mentha aquatica ) seeds also known as Marsh Mint.( I'm also selling these as live plants during the summer , see my other items for sale ) As the name suggests, water mint occurs in the shallow margins and channels of streams, rivers, pools, dykes, ditches, canals, wet meadows, marshes and fens. If the plant grows in the water itself, it rises above the surface of the water.The stems are often purple. Flowers are tiny, densely crowded, purple, tubular, pinkish to lilac in color and bloom from July to September. Water mint is pollinated by insects, but can easily be propagated through root cuttings, like other species of mint. Might become invasive if it likes the conditions .Recommended Temperature Zone:USDA: 6-10Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shadeGrowth Habits: Perennial, up to 3 feet tallWatering Needs: Abundant waterMedicinal use of Water Mint: A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. It is also used as a mouth-wash and a gargle for treating sore throats, ulcers, bad breath etc. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and can be dried for later use. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic, though it is toxic in large doses.Edible parts of Water Mint: Leaves - raw or cooked. A strong distinctive peppermint-like fragrance. Used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods. The leaves are too pungent for most people to use as a flavoring. A herb tea is made from the leaves See my store for 600+ seeds , live plants ( during the warmer months ) and over 300+ books on plants and gardening . I add new items every day and combine shipping whenever possible .
Price: 5 USD
Location: Beachwood, New Jersey
End Time: 2023-12-14T12:43:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Custom Bundle: No
Type: Water Plant Seeds
Modified Item: No
Non-Domestic Product: No
Brand: Unbranded
