This plant is easily grown in sun or partial shade. The aromatic foliage can be used in cooking and has a minty herbaceous flavour. It is endemic to the North, South, Chatham and Stewart Islands so performs well in coastal to alpine climates. Mentha is a common component of grassland and other open places such as cliffs, river banks, lakesides, grey scrub and occasionally in swampy ground. 20cm. Mat forming.