| Botanical name | Mentha suaveolens |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | This herb bears white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Apple mint |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This is a perrenial herb with rounded, furry leaves. There is also a variegated cream-and-green form. |
| Planting instructions | Enjoys and tolerates a shady, full sun or semi-shade position. |
| Maintenance | Remember to keep container plants well watered. |
| Soil conditions | Does best in rich, moist, well-drained alkaline soil |
| Uses | May be used in soups, stuffings and marinades. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant this mint in damp areas or near water. |
| Interesting info | The mint family has more than 600 members and has been loved all over the world for thousands of years for being so versatile. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division or from cuttings in spring. Can be invasive. |
| Possible problems | All mints have the capacity to become invasive.Container planting is an ideal way to keep the roots contained and restrict growth. |
| Harvest | The best time to pick the leaves is just before the plant flowers, but can be picked at any time of year |
Mentha suaveolens (Apple mint)
- Botanical name: Mentha suaveolens
- Common name(s): Apple mint
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
A spreading perennial herb with rounded, furry leaves and white flowers; there is also a variegated cream-and-green form.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens
Botanical Pronunciation: MEN-thuh swah-vee-OH-len
Mentha suaveolens requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This herb bears white flowers.
This is a perrenial herb with rounded, furry leaves. There is also a variegated cream-and-green form.
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