Mentha Australis River Mint 100mm

A local mint that can still be found growing around the banks of the Werribee River. First Nations people used it as a food plant to flavour foods and as a cough remedy.

A vigorous, sprawling plant with aromatic, mint-fragranced leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in late spring and summer.

It has a suckering habit and prefers moist ot wet spots in a sheltered position with sun or semi-shade.

Suitable for pond edges or tubs.

H: 20-80cm

W:Â to 1m