Satureja douglasii &s;Indian Mint&s;PBR | Herbaceous Perennial/RHS Gardening (2024)

FAQs

Does Indian mint spread? ›

Indian Mint grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil. Indian Mint can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b.

Common names in English include Indian borage, country borage, French thyme, Indian mint, Mexican mint, Cuban oregano, soup mint, Spanish thyme.

Two essential care points for indian mint include ensuring it has well-draining soil and providing it with full to partial sunlight. The most special care point is to avoid overwatering, as indian mint is drought-tolerant and sensitive to excessive moisture.

Indian Mint can be used versatilely: The leaves also have a lemony taste and can be used raw as well as boiled. They are delicious as an aromatic herb for salads and meat dishes, as tea, syrup, or also for flavouring lemonades.

Plant your mint in full sun through to shade. Its moisture requirements become greater in full sun, and in hot climates it should be protected from harsh sun. Mint grows best with some protection from harsh or drying winds.

In medicine, it is used against stomach disorders, rheumatism, in ointments for headaches, in cough drops, inhalations etc. The oil and dried plants are antiseptic, carminative, refrigerant, stimulant and diuretic. Drinks: Mint tea is a soothing drink and a coolant during summers.

Satureja douglasii (also known as Clinopodium douglasii), also called Douglas Savory, is a perennial plant in the mint family, closely related to mint and thyme. This 'yerba buena' of Spanish settlers is native to the west coast of the United States (California) and Mexico.

Mint grows best in moist conditions so use your judgment based on the precipitation level of your season and region. If you're not sure, just check the soil; it should be a little moist. Most gardeners find success watering every 2 to 4 days. Don't water daily.

Satureja douglasii, Yerba Buena

Small, mid green, mint scented leaves. In the right climate this makes great ground cover. Culinary; the mint leaves are good in drinks and with vegetable dishes.

When not to eat mint? ›

As a result, food passes through the stomach more quickly. However, if your symptoms of indigestion are related to a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, you should not use peppermint (see "Precautions" section).

Ease your mind with mint 🌿—a safe, digestion-friendly herb for all ages, from tots to adults. Mint is safe for all ages, in moderation and with pediatrician consultation for infants.

All types of mint (including sweet mint, spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint) are fast-growing, spreading plants, so you must give them a place to spread without getting in the way, or plant them in a pot.

Harvest mint often

When harvesting, cut mint stems back to a pair of leaves. This encourages new branching.

Mint is very easy to grow and is very invasive. If you don't want it popping up all over plant it in a pot and don't let it go to seed. Regular potting soil for planting and water when dry, fertilized lightly several times over the summer.

To keep it variegated, you need to cut off any green stems. Orange mint is the most invasive of all mints, so plant accordingly.