Eau de Cologne mint (Mentha × piperita f. citrata) is an herb that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: eau de Cologne mint, bergamot mint, lemon mint or orange mint.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: eau de Cologne mint, bergamot mint, lemon mint, orange mint
Scientific name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Suckering
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Eau de Cologne mint (Mentha × piperita f. citrata) – Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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