Diemenica Wild Mint (Mentha diemenica)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Mentha diemenica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in summer drinks. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a flavouring in summer drinks.; A herb tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist, usually sunny situations up to the montane zone. Open forests and grasslands, usually on sandy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)