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Mentha rotundifolia 'Variegata'

Variegated mint; also excellent as bee plant. This plant grows to about 50 cm. The flower colour is lilac. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

Family : Lamiaceae

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 7
flower colour : lilac
leaf colour : variegated
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : the leaves are edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : july - august
hardiness : hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant