Mentha canadensis
Very similar to Mentha arvensis, the North American plant was once considered a subspecies of that European species. Found in wet areas such as marshes, streambanks. Fragrance of pennyroyal or peppermint. Used for essential oils and herbal medicine.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
American wild mint
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Moist
Wet
Wet
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Sun
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy
Can be weedy