Mentha x piperita f. citrata (Lemon Mint)
Mentha x piperita f. citrata, also known as Lemon Mint, is a strong-growing perennial bearing green leaves with serrated edges with a distinctive lemon flavor. It produces tiny pale purple flowers in dense spikes in late summer. Lemon Mint is widely cultivated in many parts of the world and commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications.
Mentha x piperita f. citrata, also known as Lemon Mint, is a strong-growing perennial bearing green leaves with serrated edges with a distinctive lemon flavor. It produces tiny pale purple flowers in dense spikes in late summer. Lemon Mint is widely cultivated in many parts of the world and commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications.
Lemon Mint Culinary Uses
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| 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 | 1' – 5' (30cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |