Ground Cover Mint
Corsican mint is a diminutive ground cover that grows just half an inch to an inch tall yet spreads across the ground to 12 inches or more, creating a dense, aromatic mat perfect for tucking around stepping stones and garden pathways. This creeping mint thrives in zones 6 through 9 and asks for moderate water and light maintenance once established. What truly sets it apart is the pleasing mint and sage aroma it releases when you brush against it or walk over it lightly, making it as functional as it is fragrant.
Partial Sun
Moderate
6-9
3in H x 12in W
Perennial
Low
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This miniature charmer tolerates light foot traffic better than most ground covers, releasing an intoxicating mint and sage scent with every step. Thread-like stems root as they creep along the soil, building an effortless carpet that adapts to rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. In mild winter climates, the foliage stays evergreen year-round, though it will die back in colder zones; expect it to produce showy flowers from June through August that further enhance its appeal as a living, breathing ground cover.
Corsican mint excels as a ground cover and naturalized planting, particularly in spaces where aromatic filler is desired. It is especially effective grown around stepping stones and pathways where foot traffic becomes part of the experience, releasing its distinctive mint and sage fragrance with every step. The plant tolerates shady garden areas well, making it useful for filling gaps in spots where other ground covers struggle.
Transplant starter plants outdoors spacing them 6 to 10 inches apart in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a location with moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer climates.
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