Corsican Mint Plant-3" pot

🌿 Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) Live Plant – 3" Pot

Add a fragrant, living carpet to your garden with Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii), one of the smallest mint species in the world. This charming perennial forms a dense mat of tiny, bright green leaves that release a refreshing mint fragrance when brushed or stepped on. Shipped as a healthy live plant in a 3-inch pot, it is perfect for fairy gardens, terrariums, containers, hanging baskets, rock gardens, or as a ground cover between stepping stones.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Mentha requienii
• Common Name: Corsican Mint
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
• Plant Height: 1–3 inches
• Plant Spread: 12–18 inches
• Bloom Time: Summer

Features:

• One of the world's smallest mint varieties
• Tiny, aromatic bright green leaves with a refreshing mint scent
• Forms a dense, low-growing ground cover
• Produces delicate pale lavender flowers during summer
• Excellent for fairy gardens, terrariums, containers, rock gardens, and between stepping stones
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
• Deer and rabbit resistant

Growing Information:

• Prefers partial shade to filtered sun; tolerates gentle morning sun
• Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Protect from intense afternoon sun and prolonged drought
• Performs best in cool, humid conditions

Plant Care & Notes:

• Spreads slowly by creeping stems to create a fragrant green carpet.
• Excellent for small spaces and decorative garden plantings.
• Trim lightly as needed to maintain a compact appearance.
• In hotter climates, provide afternoon shade and consistent moisture for best growth.

Plant Size: Healthy live Corsican Mint plant shipped in a 3-inch nursery pot. Plant size will vary naturally depending on the season and stage of growth.

Shipping Note: Plants are carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit. Minor cosmetic damage or slight soil disturbance may occur during shipping and is normal. With proper care, your Corsican Mint will quickly establish and continue to spread.