Indian mint

Hi
I have just bought an Indian mint plant in a basket. I have looked everywere for care instructions for it but have hit a brick wall. Could anyone guide me to a website with this info
Kind Regards

 

Not sure what "Indian Mint" is - but if it is a true mint - Mentha - then it should be hardy, and will grow happily whereever it is, as long as compost kept moist- and will tolerate chopping back well. But I can't find it any book of mine - so it could be that it is not a proper mint. Have you got another name on the label

 

Hi
Yes it's other name is sutureja douglasii

 

http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/2000a.htm
Never heard of it before, thanks for mentioning it.

 

Thanks for that I have emailed them to see if they can give me any advice about lokking after it in the winter

 

trickywoo, like all mint, they die back in winter and come back double in spring...the more common mints are very invasive...not so the newer varieties, but may also not be as hardy, I have a collection of them, and lost an odd one in past, but always take a few cuttings on those just in case, was well worth doing. Easier then hunting for another plant or seeds following year.

Ladybird

 

Hi Tricky Woo - I have just bought one for myself too! - Satureja douglasii, its a member of the savory family (labiatae). (also known as Indian mint are S.spicigera or S.repandra- also known as creeping savory!)- likes well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Hardy to 1/2 hardy (in other words, bring it in to be on the safe side if you get very cold winters, & you can't give it good drainage) - I'm going to leave mine out - but I have dry soil & a pretty sheltered spot in mind for it). I have used it in the past growing up through gravel for a client's scented garden & its still there 3 years later! - You can cut it back in early summer to promote new growth, & pinch out the new shoots to promote bushiness - use them to make a refreshing tea, or to flavour breads & cakes.