Description
Mentha aquatica (Water Mint) Pond Plant
Mentha aquatica, commonly known as Water Mint, is a fragrant and attractive marginal pond plant that produces clusters of soft lilac-purple flowers during the summer months. The aromatic green foliage releases a fresh mint scent when touched, making it a pleasant addition around ponds and water features.
This hardy plant thrives in shallow water or damp soil and spreads to form lush clumps along pond margins, streams, and bog gardens. Water Mint is particularly valuable for wildlife ponds as the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Easy to grow and low maintenance, Mentha aquatica is perfect for natural pond planting schemes where it provides colour, fragrance, and wildlife value.
Key Features
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Fragrant mint-scented foliage
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Attractive lilac-purple summer flowers
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Ideal for pond margins, streams, and bog gardens
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Excellent for pollinators and wildlife ponds
Planting Depth: 0–10 cm
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 40–60 cm
Spread: 40–60 cm