South Dakota Native Plant Research
 
Mentha arvensis

Scientific Name

Mentha arvensis

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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

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.

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:

Mentha arvensis

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