The perennial forget-me-not thrives in such an environment. It looks well when accompanied by three varieties of mint. The mints in the cracks between stones and barrels will flourish, yet will not with their long runners disturb the lilies in the blooming season, The mints need to be thinned out later, as they are Nothing is easier to propagate that runt. All varieties like clayey soil and dislike lime, Those most recommended for ordinary uses are spearmint (Mentha spicate), peppermint (M. piperita), horsemint (M. Sylvestris) and water mint (M. saliva or aquatic). All are satisfacto y wher grown round a pool.
Spearmint and peppermint were part of the medieval European garden; spearmint was the favourite of American Colonial gardens. The spearmint has two Latin names; it is known not only as M. spicate but also as M. vivid us. However, this genus consists of forty or more varied ties,
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