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Scientific Name
Mentha australis
Family Name
LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE)
Common Name
Native or River Mint
Status
Height
Flowers
Numerous white flowers in axillary false whorls.
Fruit
Nutlets
Form
Perennial herb; erect or ascending stems branch at 30-60 cm high.
Municipalities
Launceston
Communities
Sedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes
Local in marshes in northern and central districts.
Site Tolerance
Moist; Waterlogged
Frost Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Phosphorous intolerant; Poorly-drained
General Notes
Suitable below powerlines.
Propagation Details
Propagation Calendar
Flowering Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Collecting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sowing Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cutting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed Treatment Method
Standard
Seed Storage Life
Short
Viable Seeds Per Gram
Seed Treatment Notes
Can be grown from seed; fresh seed is recommended.
Germination Time
Suitable for Direct Seeding
Cuttings
Expected Time to Take Root
Expected Time to Plant Out
Propagation by Division
N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.
Yes
Cutting Notes
Propagated easily from cuttings.
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