ID Characteristic | Attractive, peppermint-scented bluish-green foliage. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
Cultivation | Plant under full sun in an area sheltered from harsh winds. It thrives in moist, slightly acidic but well-drained sand, chalk, loam or soil. Keep under glass in the wintertime. |
Pests | Suckers. |
Bark/Stem Description | White- and grey-dappled bark. |
Leaf Description | Young leaves are somewhat heart-shaped while mature foliage is lance-shaped. Foliage can vary from bluish-green to true green and has a peppermint scent year-round. |
Flower Description | Small, delicate white-petaled flowers that bloom in the summertime. |
Texture Description | Medium. |