| Description | River Mint (Mentha australis) is an Australian native mint. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (MEN-thuh) (aw-STRAL-iss) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Herbs |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Sunlight | full to shaded |
| Moisture | average tolerates wet |
| Soil & Site | average, wet, in the wild often around rivers, bogs, and other damp, shaded places |
| Flowers | white, mauve |
| Leaves | can be used fresh or dried, for sauces, salads, dressing, dips, roasts, desserts, teas, cocktails, and water infusions |
| Dimensions | 24 plus inches, can be an aggressive spreader |
| Maintenance | controlling the spread, cutting back to control flopping |
| Propagation | division, seeds |
| Native Site | Australia |
| Misc Facts | It has long been used in Aboriginal culture as a flavorsome bushfood, insect repellant, and medicinal herb. AKA: river mint, native mint, native peppermint, Australian mint. |
| Notes & Reference | Tucker Bush (tuckerbush.com.au/native-river-mint-mentha-australis/) |
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