Mint 'Apple'

Scientific Name: Mentha suaveolens

Common Name: Apple Mint

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

Width: 45–90 cm (18–36 in)

Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators

Flavour: Sweet, mild mint flavour with subtle fruity notes reminiscent of green apples

Use: Fresh in teas, fruit salads, desserts, sauces, jellies, cocktails, garnishes, and as a fragrant culinary herb; also suitable for potpourri and herbal crafts.

Plant Habit: Upright, spreading perennial with soft, velvety, light green leaves that spreads by underground runners.

Harvest: Harvest leaves and tender stems as needed throughout the growing season. For the best flavour, harvest before flowering. Leaves can be used fresh or dried.

Companion Plants: Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, tomatoes, peas, carrots, and oregano

General Information: Apple Mint is a vigorous, easy-to-grow herb valued for its soft, fuzzy foliage and refreshing fragrance. Its mild, fruity flavour makes it one of the best mints for teas and desserts. In summer, it produces spikes of small white to pale pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Apple Mint grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and spreads readily, making containers or raised beds an excellent choice for keeping it contained. It is a hardy perennial in most Canadian climates and returns reliably each spring with minimal care.