Bowles's mint
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Bowles's mint is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 2 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 8 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Bowles's mint: how big does it get?
Bowles's mint (Mentha x villosa) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is very fast.
Bowles's mint: what site does it need?
Bowles's mint tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.
Bowles's mint: is it hardy?
Bowles's mint is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Bowles's mint: will it grow in Central Europe?
Bowles's mint is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Bowles's mint: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Bowles's mint. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Bowles's mint: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 6/10.
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