Hybrid Water Mint

Description

A seldom-seen natural hybrid, Mentha aquatica × suaveolens ‘Hydrophyllum’ brings together the robust, moisture-loving habit of Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) with the velvety, aromatic qualities of Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens). The result is a lush, soft-leaved plant that thrives in damp soils and marginal spaces, ideal for planting along pond edges, ditches, or other water features.

‘Hydrophyllum’ forms a vigorous, upright clump with broad, softly downy leaves that release a mildly sweet, menthol-infused scent when touched. Its lavender-lilac flower spikes appear in summer, offering a generous resource for pollinators and creating a cloud of colour and movement in wetter areas of the garden.

Though not as commonly found as its parent species, ‘Hydrophyllum’ is a valuable addition for collectors and gardeners who want a reliable, ornamental, and ecologically supportive mint. Ideal for teas, infusions, and visual appeal, it celebrates the best of both watery and woolly mint worlds.