When to plant river mint in Moonan Brook
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to mid MarMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to late OctMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Moonan Brook. 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.