Arabian Mint, Horse Mint, Moroccan Mint…Unlike common mints like Mentha spicata (spearmint) or Mentha × piperita (peppermint), Mentha longifolia has a stronger, more pungent aroma and a slightly bitter taste. This makes it less common in culinary use but more valued in herbal remedies. Although it may not be as well known as peppermint or […]
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Strawberry Mint
Strawberry Mint is a compact, easy-to-grow herb with a bright, fruity aroma. Its small, vibrant green leaves carry a noticeable hint of strawberries, adding a unique flavor to teas, cocktails, desserts, and salads. Unlike more aggressive mints, this variety stays manageable, making it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds. Beyond its culinary appeal, […]
Persian Mint
A member of the Lamiaceae or Labiatae family, Persian mint is a perennial herb grown for its aromatic leaves. As a new variety of mint on the culinary scene, it is most commonly used in culinary preparations where a milder flavored mint is required. It is also grown in gardens as a groundcover and for […]
Mint, Orange
Orange mint has a strong citrus scent that is wonderful in mint tea blends. The rounded leaves and reddish stems are attractive as well. Nice choice for a container planting. Prefers Full to partial sun. Perennial Hardy to zones 4-9
Mountain Mint
Horsemint. This wild Mint native to the U. S. has a wonderful menthol fragrance that may be used just like peppermint. An excellent plant for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The tea has been used for digestive upset, fevers and menstrual issues in women. Prefers full to partial sun. Perennial. Hardy to zones 4-8.
Mint, Chocolate
Chocolate Mint makes a refreshing tea and the fragrance is divine, especially if you are a discriminating chocoholic. A full flavored peppermint selection with striking foliage. Like all mints it can be invasive, container growing offers one solution. Prefers full to partial sun. Perennial Zones 3-9
Mint, Chewing Gum
Chewing Gum mint has a delicious “Double Mint” chewing gum taste and smell. This spearmint selection makes an excellent tea plant. Full to Partial sun. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
Mint, Peppermint
This is the peppermint selection known as Mitcham Black. It has a potent, crisp peppermint fragrance and flavor. The strong fragrance lends itself well to medicinal use. Pretty leaves and stems makes this Peppermint another good candidate for a container planting. Plant in a moist rich soil. Likes Full sun to partial shade. Perennial. Hardy […]
Mint, Pineapple
Pineapple mint. This is a lovely variegated mint with a nice pineapple/spearmint flavor. The plant grows to a foot tall when blooming and makes a colorful mound in the garden. Pineapple Mint is tasty as a dried tea as well. Prefers afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial. Hardy to Zones 5-9.
Corsican mint
Carpet Mint. I have been obsessed with this adorable, carpet-like groundcover for years. It can handle light foot traffic, has sweet light blue flowers in summer and smells quite strongly of mint. An excellent choice for a rockery effect in cooler and shadier areas. I once saw it used as the floor of an outdoor […]
