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Meehania cordata

Meehan's Mint or Creeping Mint

Looking for a native substitute for Ajuga or Lamium? This could be it. Long trailing stems run across the ground and root along the way. In late spring the green carpet gives way to hundreds of blue flowers opening to reveal spotted throats. Beautiful from a distance and under close scrutiny. Irresistible in a pot!


Height

6-10 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue Violet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Interesting Notes

Creeping Mint has a common, uncomplicated appearance that allows it to go about unnoticed in the damp shaded spots it prefers until, miraculously, it erupts into bloom. The exquisite flowers are 1 inch tubes of violet flaring to a 2-lobed white lip spotted with purple. Bill Cullina, NEWFS Guide to Wildflowers

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows well in part or full shade in moist to average soil. Tolerates a dry shady site, but will not spread as freely.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Stream Edge
Native to US
Moist Shade
Dry Shade
Wildflower Garden
Border
Pond Edge
Native to Northeast
Ground Cover
Container
Exposure
Shade
Part Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
Dry
Average