Scientific Name
Mentha arvensis
Family Name
Lamiaceae
Common Name
Field mint
Native American Name
Lakota: Cejaka or sejaka
Description
Square stems and opposite leaves. Flowers in clusters in the axils of the upper leaves
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in July-September
Germination: No pretreatment needed
Vegetative Propagation: Division of rhizomes
Soils: Rich
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist sites
Notes:
Additional Notes
The Lakota name means mint.
The leaves make a pleasant tea if steeped but not boiled.
Flowers attract bees and butterflies to the garden and the fruits attract small birds.