Mentha australis

River mint

Soft, spreading to erect, often suckering perennial herb with hairless, purple-tinged square stems. An aromatic plant for moist areas, beside pools and planted amongst ferns.

  • Cultural Knowledge: Leaves: food, medicines
  • Height: 0.2-0.8m
  • Width: 0.3-1m​
  • Sun: Full sun to full shade
  • Soil type: Moist to wet soils
  • Flowering time: September to March