You are bidding on about 40 WATER MINT ( Mentha aquatica ) seeds also known as Marsh Mint.

( I'm also selling these as live plants during the summer , see my other items for sale )

As the name suggests, water mint occurs in the shallow margins and channels of streams, rivers, pools, dykes, ditches, canals, wet meadows, marshes and fens. If the plant grows in the water itself, it rises above the surface of the water.

The stems are often purple. Flowers are tiny, densely crowded, purple, tubular, pinkish to lilac in color and bloom from July to September. Water mint is pollinated by insects, but can easily be propagated through root cuttings, like other species of mint. Might become invasive if it likes the conditions .

Recommended Temperature Zone:USDA: 6-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 3 feet tall

Watering Needs: Abundant water

Medicinal use of Water Mint: A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. It is also used as a mouth-wash and a gargle for treating sore throats, ulcers, bad breath etc. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and can be dried for later use. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic, though it is toxic in large doses.

Edible parts of Water Mint: Leaves - raw or cooked. A strong distinctive peppermint-like fragrance. Used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods. The leaves are too pungent for most people to use as a flavoring. A herb tea is made from the leaves