Originally Posted by vieenrose

Course I can (sorry)! How about corsican mint? Very low growing and very aromatic. Judging from its name, it should be well suited to the heat. Her's the entry from my 'RHS Encyclopedia':

"Mentha requienii (Corsican mint): Semi-evergreen, creeping perennial. Height to 1 cm (1/2 inch), spread indefinite. Frost hardy.
When crushed, rounded, bright apple green leaves exude a strong peppermint fragrance. Carries tiny, stemless, lavender purple flowers in summer. Suits a rock garden or paved path. Needs shade and moist soil."

Surely the last sentence is wrong? I think it would do well in sun and, as long as it was watered regularly while in the establishment phase, it would cope with heat/drought after the first year or so? I'm planning to get some myself at some point but at present, I'm very limited as far as gardening goes since I'm only at the house 12 weeks (not consecutive )of the year.

Any advice from you about gardening in Puglia gratefully received!