(3-6" tall x 3-18" wide) Creeping Mint is a low-growing perennial with heart-shaped leaves covered with lavender-blue blooms in spring. Long trailing stems form roots along their lengths, creating an expanding groundcover that covers and protects soil without aggressively invading. Native to the central-eastern US, it’s a welcome alternative to more invasive, non-native ground covers that can quickly overtake garden beds. Look closely at one of the flowers and you’ll see the intricate beauty of the delicately frilled and spotted petals. The flowers also host a variety of pollinating insects. Although it bears some resemblance to notoriously invasive, non-native Creeping Charlie (sometimes called Ground Ivy), Creeping Mint's nature is to spread but not invade. Native to woodlands of the eastern US, Creeping Mint is an easy-to-grow alternative ground cover that likes rich, moist soil and part shade — afternoon shade is especially important in hot-summer areas. It can tolerate full sun as long as it has consistent moisture. Also called Meehan’s Mint. Hardy in zones 4-8.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018941 AM018925 (Tray of 16) AM018910 (Plant - 3" Pot)
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Common Name | Creeping Mint or Meehan's Mint |
Botanical Name | Meehania cordata |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Size | 1" long flowers |
Mature Height | 3-6" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 3-18" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Heart shaped green foliage with crenate margins. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Native, Low Maintenance, Groundcover, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |