Mentha suaveolens.
Apple Mint,
Round Leaved Mint
Genus: Mentha
Species: suaveolens
Variety:
Type: Herb
Family: LABIATAE
Origins: Europe
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Wind: Medium
Growth: Fast
Frost: Hardy
Evergreen: Yes
Native: No
Height: 0.9m
Width: 0.7m
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Zone: 7 Zone: 8 Zone: 9 Zone: 10
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A suckering perennial herb that can spread like wildfire if you let it.
Best kept contained, it has rounded, woolly grey green foliage that is apple scented.
Good for infusions and culinary purposes.
Soil: Moist and fertile, well drained soils - best in a tub.
Maintenance: Keep well watered in hot conditions.
Best kept trimmed to stop it flowing over the side of the pot and taking root.
Diseases: None of note.
Other Species: 25 species in all including Mentha piperita, Mentha spicata and Mentha pulegium amongst others.
This one sometimes referred to as Mentha rotundifolia.
Comments: Mint has been strewn across the floors of places of worship like synagogues and Italian christian churches.
Author: Bob Saunders.
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Mentha suaveolens - Apple Mint
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