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Photo unavailable MENTHA spicata (Spearmint)
Spearmint

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Wonderfully aromatic. Very versatile mint! Use as a flavoring or garnish, in teas, baths, as room deoderizer or as a mouth freshener! Best kept in containers to avoid spreading vigorously. Fairly drought tolerant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: lavender-pink. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable MENTHA ssp. 'Blackcurrant'
Blackcurrant Mint

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Has deep green leaves with a hint of purple with a sweet, fruity black currant scent. Its unique scent and flavor make it a versatile addition to a culinary garden. Use in summer drinks, cocktails and mocktails, teas, sauces, ice cream and sorbets. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Upright growth habit. Height: 18-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

MENTHA suaveolens (Apple Mint), Apple Mint MENTHA suaveolens (Apple Mint)
Apple Mint

Perennial Herb: Apple Mint is both less invasive than other mint plants & has a sweeter flavor. Wonderful fruity scent, an apple-menthol fragrance that is delightful. Very versatile! Use as a flavoring or garnish, in teas, jellies, baths, as room deoderizer or as a mouth freshener. Fairly drought tolerant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm time: spring-summer. Blm color: white or pale pink. Height: 24". Width: 24". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable MENTHA x 'Thai'
Thai Mint

Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Deer resist. Known in Thailand as Bae Saranae, a key ingredient in many recipes along w/Thai basil. Similar to spearmint & often used in Thai salads. Like many other mints, the lvs can be chewed as a breath freshener or brewed into a tea from the fresh lvs. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blms: spring-summer. Blm color: lav. Ht: 18-24". Spd: 24". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Z5. (syn. Mentha arvensis).

Photo unavailable MENTHA x piperita 'After Eight'
Peppermint

Perennial Herb: Easy going with a splendid chocolate-mint flavor. Grows with very little effort but will add a very unique surprising taste to your after eight tea cup. Combines well with everything chocolate: ice-cream, cakes, cookies, icing, mousse, puddings, hot chocolate or coat the leaves in melted chocolate. Attracts butterflies & bees. Blm time: summer. Blm color: white. Ht: 18-24". Exp: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z6.

Photo unavailable MENTHA x piperita 'Chocolate'
Chocolate Peppermint

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Refreshing, chocolate/peppermint patty aroma. A fantastic mint for desserts, garnishes & making teas. Its subtle chocolaty tones paired w/the sharp hints of peppermint make this a delicious variety when blended w/Kentucky Colonel or Orange Mint. Good in containers or hanging baskets. Fairly drought tolerant. Blm time: spring-summer. Blm color: white or pale lavender. Ht: 24". Width: 24". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable MENTHA x piperita 'Orange'
Orange Bergamot Mint

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Purple-edged, dark green leaves. A delicious mint perfect for summer drinks and fruit salads. The citrus flavor is a bright alternative to regular mints and works well in salads, with fruits, in fish & poultry dishes or as a tea. Excellent hanging basket plant. Fairly drought tolerant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender. Height: 24". Width: 24'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable MENTHA x piperita 'Upright'
Peppermint

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. The green leaves have a reddish hue. Can be easily grown and used for a wide variety of culinary and medicinal purposes. Its strong mint flavor is excellent for teas, desserts, salads, sauces, meat or vegetable dishes. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple. Upright growth habit. Height: 16 inches. Width: 18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable MENTHA x piperita f. citrata 'Eau de Cologne'
Eau de Cologne Mint

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Easy to grow and can be used for a wide variety of culinary & medicinal purposes. It has a sweet and mild minty scent. Culinary uses in teas, salads, meat or vegetable dishes, and with fruit. Attracts bees & butterflies. Good in pots & hanging baskets. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: pale lavender. Size: 12-24" x 12-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist/moderate. USDA Z4.

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