Mentha suaveolens Variegata (Pineapple Mint)

Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’, also known as Pineapple Mint, is a strong-growing perennial prized for its variegated foliage of rounded, softly hairy leaves, releasing a fresh, bright, and slightly sweet taste that is reminiscent of apples. Tiny mauve flowers are borne in dense spikes in late summer. Pineapple Mint is commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications.

Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata', also known as Pineapple Mint, is a strong-growing perennial prized for its variegated foliage of rounded, softly hairy leaves, releasing a fresh, bright, and slightly sweet taste that is reminiscent of apples. Tiny mauve flowers are borne in dense spikes in late summer. Pineapple Mint is commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications.

Pineapple Mint Culinary Uses

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 9

Climate Zones 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Herbs, Perennials
Plant Family Mentha – Mint
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 3'
– 5'
(90cm
– 150cm)
Spacing 24″ (60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage