When to plant river mint in Mantamaru
- Plant seedlings: late Apr to late AprMantamaru area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to late JulMantamaru area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mantamaru. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A native mint with a fresh spearmint flavour that grows naturally along creeks. It needs moist soil and some shade in Adelaide. Grow it in a pot or a damp corner and cut it back often for fresh growth.