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Tule Mint
Mentha arvensis
In the United States:
Native
· also called field mint, wild mint
Small white to lavender flowers hidden in leaf axils provide nectar and pollen for honeybees and other small bees during mid-summer. The plant spreads vigorously via rhizomes in moist soils and tolerates wet conditions, making it useful in riparian or meadow plantings but potentially aggressive in garden settings.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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