An interesting and hard to find mint variety traditionally used in the flavouring of Swiss candies. Also sometimes called "Swiss Ricola" mint. Attractive upright-growing plant features large slender light green leaves with toothed edges. Light and refreshing flavour for culinary or tea use. Easy to grow perennial
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