Mayan Mint (Lippia dulcis)

Germination

Sow indoors. Sow into moist well-drained seed compost. Just cover the seed with compost. Propagate at 18-21°C. This can have very slow and erratic germination(14-82 days). Germination occurs in the dark. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Once germinated remove the cover to prevent damping off. Reduce temp. to 15°C(windowsill ideal). Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers any rich, well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Can be container grown or used in a rock garden where it will creep well. The plant will send out runners, but as it is not frost hardy it rarely becomes invasive.

Cultivation

Requires little attention.