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Native to native to much of Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia, this is one of the most water loving of the mints. It is found naturally at the margins of running water such as streams and rivers (where the leaves float on the surface), as well as in damp, boggy spots such as ditches and low lying meadows. The leaves are smooth and round with a strong aroma and flavour, which is not to everyone’s taste. The flowers are pale purply-pink, short and tightly packed, and attractive to beneficial insects.
As well as the ability to spread rapidly on rhizomes like other mints, this species is also a rampant hybridiser, crossing with Spearmint to produce Peppermint, with Apple Mint to form Mentha × suavis; with Corn Mint to produce Mentha × verticillata; and with both M. arvensis and M. spicata to give the tri-species hybrid Mentha × smithiana. The cultivated ‘Eau de Cologne’ mint is considered to be a variety of this Water Mint.
Requires rich, moist soil or standing or shallow running water. Full sun or part shade. Keep it confined to a pot if you don’t want it to spread (with a saucer under the pot to retain water).
Water Mint contains many beneficial medicinal compounds and anti-pathogenic properties. It is antibacterial (including against E coli) and also said to be effective against yeast infections such as Candida albicans, and the Giardia parasite. All Mentha species are rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A and E. Leaves can be crushed for use on insect bites, and made into a tea for headaches and nausea.
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
