Mentha longifolia subsp. schimperi
Lamiaceae
Available as
Desert Mint herb plants are available: A 2 Litre herb plant costs £12.50.
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Description
Mentha longifolia subsp. schimperi, Desert Mint
Hardy herbaceous perennial, Ht. 90cm, spread Indefinite. Very long terminal of pale mauve flowers. Long, thin, grey leaves which have a very strong peppermint flavour.
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