STONEMINT
DRY AREA PEPPERMINT
If your garden is too dry and exposed to grow Peppermint, try Stonemint. A hardy American native from dry, open rocky woods.
FLAVOUR
Stonemint has a very similar flavour to Peppermint but somewhat milder.
HERB TEA
A pleasant tea is made from the leaves. Use a 10 cm sprig per cup. Add boiling water and brew 5-10 minutes.
CULTIVATION
Hardy perennial 65cm high x 70cm wide. Roots may need containing.
BOTANIC NAME
Cunila origanoides