One of the first mints to get going each year. A fully hardy perennial with mid green oval pointed leaves that have a strong spearmint aroma. Upright growing with mauve flowers from summer to autumn. Use to flavour meat, chicken and fish, in soups, to make a refreshing tea or in Mojitos!
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible Leaves
Edible FlowersEdible Flowers
Flower ColourLilac
Plant TypeHerbs