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  • Close-up of a dense patch of Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint.
  • Scale of showing a burnt matchstick next to the lilac flowers of Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint.
  • Small green Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint, plant growing between large rocks.
  • Small white Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint, flowers with purple centers on a green leafy background
  • Blue pot with green Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint, plants cascading down the sides.
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Mentha requienii | Corsican mint

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

Plants may ship dormant in early spring.

Available FALL 2026. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when available for purchase.

Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a creeping perennial ground cover with tiny lilac blooms and an intense aroma. It is happiest in part shade on soil that never full dries out, but it is a tolerant plant and will thrive in almost any condition short of drought. We like it best when planted between rocks (see image 3) or cascading over the sides of a pot (see image 5). 

Zones: 6 to 9 
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 0.25 to 4 in.
Spread: 6 to 12 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil Conditions: average, moist
Bloom Time: June to August  
Native Range: Corsica and Sardinia
Special Characteristics
  • Pollinator favorite
  • Aromatic
  • Groundcover
  • Deer-resistant
image credits

David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Close-up of a dense patch of Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint.
Scale of showing a burnt matchstick next to the lilac flowers of Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint.
Small green Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint, plant growing between large rocks.
Small white Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint, flowers with purple centers on a green leafy background
Blue pot with green Mentha requienii, commonly known as Corsican mint, plants cascading down the sides.

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping plants as soon as plants are ready and temperatures are appropriate in our location and yours.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

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