Groundcovers

Mentha requienii

Corsican mint

Also known as: Creeping mint

Corsican mint foliage and creeping habit; species photograph.

Tiny rounded leaves form a very low, peppermint-scented mat, with little lilac flowers in summer. Useful between lightly used stepping stones and along a moist, partly shaded path; it dislikes drying out.

At a glance

Sun: Part shade; some sun with moisture
Mature size: ½–1 in. tall × 12 in. or more wide
Water: Even moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9 (MBG); 7–9 (Valleybrook)
Bloom: Tiny lilac flowers in summer.

Sizes & prices

3.5''$6.99
4.5"Call for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Poor tolerance; water before the mat dries out.
Wet soil: Likes steady moisture, not standing water.
Deer & rabbits: Listed as resistant by Valleybrook; not browse-proof.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Peppermint-scented leaves on a creeping mat.

Growing & care

Placement: Lightly used paths, stepping stones or a contained bed.
Pruning: Trim after flowering if needed.
Spread: Creeping stems root and can self-seed. Divide to reduce the patch; its spread is not a permanent boundary.
Winter: Sources differ on its cold limit. Valleybrook rates zones 7–9 and notes self-seeding where grown as an annual; do not rely on a tiny mat returning after a severe winter.

Sources & photo credits

Missouri Botanical Garden

Royal Horticultural Society

Perennials.com

Photo: David Eickhoff · CC BY 2.0

Reviewed September 23, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.