Mint (Multiple Varieties)
Mentha
Mint plants are most often used for fruit punches, teas and potpourris. They are modest in size and have serrated leaves coming in varying shades of green. There are many varieties sold here, each with a slightly different and unique taste and fragrance to fit your preferences.
Exposure:
Pot Size: 4" Pot
Varieties Available:
Banana Mint (Mentha 'Banana'): Taste of mint with a hint of banana.
Mature Height: 12"; Zone: 5
Chocolate Mint (Mentha x spicata): Similar to peppermint but with a slight hint of chocolate-mint combination.
Mature Height: 16"; Zone: 3
Ginger Mint (Mentha gracillis): It has a strong ginger flavour.
Mature Height: 16"; Zone 5
Hillary's Sweet Lemon Mint (Mentha dulcia citreus): Silver-gray foliage with lemon-mint combination flavour.
Mature Height: 16"; Zone: 5
Mojito Mint (Mentha villosa): Taste is warm and milder than others, not as sweet.
Mature Height: 16"; Zone: 3
Peppermint Mint (Mentha piperita): Easy to grow and spreads quickly, its best in sauces, or when combined with other herbs to make tea.
Mature Height: 6"; Zone: 3
Orange Mint (Mentha piperita citrata): Hint of citrus is tantalizing in fruit punches, teas and potpourris. The oil is an ingredient in chartreuse and perfumes.
Mature Height: 12"; Zone: 5
Strawberry Mint (Mentha ‘Strawberry’): Taste of mint with a hint of strawberry
Mature Height: 24"; Zone: 5
Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) Has a slightly fruity scent and taste and is perfect for fruit salads and garnishing drinks.
Mature Height: 16"; Zone 5