Apple Mint
Common name
Apple Mint
Botanical name
Mentha suaveolens
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)
Light
Sun
Height
18-24" (46-61 cm)
Habit
Spreading
Feed
Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer
Water
Prefers consistent soil moisture
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Keep weed-free
About
The aromatic leaves have a sweet, fruity fragrance and flavor. They are excellent to use for flavoring in iced tea, as a tea herb or fresh in fruit compotes or salads. Mints are vigorous spreaders and should be contained; plant in containers sunk into the ground.
