Mentha cervina is a low-growing perennial herb native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its aromatic foliage and small, pale purple flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerates some shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Soil
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures. Can tolerate light frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerates some shade.
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter.
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy.
Thrives in moderate temperatures. Can tolerate light frost.
Ideal growing range: 15-25 °C
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.3-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite, ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
