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Mentha suaveoloens 'Apple Mint'

Apple Mint


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Apple-scented leaves and pinkish-white flowers in Summer
  • Perfect for fruit salads and garnishing drinks
  • Often used for teas and apple mint jellies
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Edible
Edible
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Dry Soil
Dry Soil



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows well in full-part sun.  Vigorous grower.  As with all mint, plant in a container or a sunken pot in the garden to help contain plant unless wanting to use as a groundcover.


Height: 1-2 ft
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Pink, White
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Edible
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil