Mentha suaveolens (Apple Mint)
Mentha suaveolens, also known as Apple Mint, is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial with rounded, softly hairy, apple-scented leaves and dense spikes of white or pinkish flowers in late summer and early fall. Native to southern and western Europe, Apple Mint is widely used in cooking and has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in many parts of the world.
Mentha suaveolens, also known as Apple Mint, is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial with rounded, softly hairy, apple-scented leaves and dense spikes of white or pinkish flowers in late summer and early fall. Native to southern and western Europe, Apple Mint is widely used in cooking and has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in many parts of the world.
Apple 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' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| 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 |