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 |
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| 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 |