How to prune corsican mint

Early spring to tidy winter damage; edge-trim as needed. Use fine scissors or fingertips to remove dead patches. Trim mat edges with scissors if it is spreading beyond its allotted space. Avoid cutting into completely bare stem as this tiny-leafed species recovers slowly.

Rarely — tidy as needed, once or twice a year at most. Corsican Mint is a low, mat-forming ground-cover that rarely needs pruning. It grows only 1–3 cm tall and spreads naturally. Simply remove any dead or brown patches after winter or following dry spells. Light trimming of the edges keeps mats tidy but the plant does not require shaping or hard pruning.

Use fine scissors or fingertips to remove dead patches. Trim mat edges with scissors if it is spreading beyond its allotted space. Avoid cutting into completely bare stem as this tiny-leafed species recovers slowly.