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Plant details
There is a wide range of mints available from nurseries, each with a subtly different aroma. Apple mint, as its name implies, has apple-scented foliage. Its leaves are oval, hairy and irregularly wrinkled. Pink or white tubular flowers are produced during summer on branched spikes. This mint tastes superb with new potatoes.
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Mentha
Species: suaveolens
Plant type: Herb
Flower colour: Pink
Foliage colour: Light green
Feature: Aromatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay/heavy, Sandy
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 100cm
Spread: 100cm
Time to divide plants: March to April
Reader reviews
Bromleigh
Good to find a culinary use for this lovely mint.
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