When to plant river mint in Vivonne Bay
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to early OctVivonne Bay area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Vivonne Bay. 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.