Mint Corsican
Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii)
A tiny, aromatic mint with a fresh peppermint scent and dense, moss‑like ground‑covering growth
🌿 Corsican mint is a miniature, mat‑forming perennial with tiny round leaves that release a strong, fresh peppermint aroma when brushed. Despite its delicate appearance, it forms a dense, low carpet ideal for paths, between paving stones, and container edges. In summer, it produces tiny lilac flowers that attract pollinators. Highly aromatic, visually charming, and surprisingly tough when kept moist, Corsican mint is a superb choice for fragrant ground cover and culinary use.
Leaves
The tiny leaves offer a bright, fresh peppermint flavour with a clean, cooling finish.
• Traditionally used to flavour crème de menthe
• Lovely in herbal teas
• Adds a fresh note to desserts, fruit salads, and syrups
• Can be used sparingly in savoury dishes for a minty lift
• Excellent muddled into cocktails
Leaf flavour: fresh, peppermint, cooling, aromatic
Flowers
The tiny lilac flowers are edible.
• Mild flavour
• Attractive as a garnish
• Loved by bees
Flower flavour: lightly minty
