GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Wild Mint

Mentha arvensis · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–100 cm × —
Soil
moist but well drained soil; humus-rich, moist but not waterlogged
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

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Watch out for

Mint rust: Improve air circulation and remove affected foliage; avoid wetting leaves when watering.

Slugs and snails: Use beer traps, copper tape barriers, or iron phosphate-based pellets to control populations.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and water at the base; apply a fungicide if severe.

Vine weevil: Check roots before planting and use nematode treatments or biological controls in soil.

Aphids: Spray off with water or apply insecticidal soap; encourage natural predators like ladybirds.

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