Overview
Mentha longifolia var. teydea is a suckering herbs - culinary in the genus Mentha, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mentha longifolia var. teydea grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Mentha longifolia var. teydea is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs known for their opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small, tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits both exposed and sheltered sites and is ideal for wildlife gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mentha
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Mentha longifolia var. teydea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbs - Culinary, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mentha longifolia var. teydea
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Leafhoppers, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Mint rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mentha longifolia var. teydea?
Mentha longifolia var. teydea prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Mentha longifolia var. teydea need?
Mentha longifolia var. teydea is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Mentha longifolia var. teydea hardy in the UK?
Mentha longifolia var. teydea has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Mentha longifolia var. teydea?
Division in spring or autumn.
More in the Mentha genus
- Menthamint
- Mentha cervinahart's pennyroyal
- Mentha spicata 'Ingauno'
- Mentha suaveolens 'Calixte' (v)
- Mentha x piperita 'Multimentha'
- Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Bergamot'eau de Cologne mint 'Bergamot'
- Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange'
- Mentha arvensis var. arvensis