Mentha suaveolens (Apple Mint)

Apple Mint is one of our favorite herbs for drying and blends excellently with green or black tea. It is a vigorous grower, spreading like most mints. In addition to being a delightful tea herb, it serves as a valuable late-summer pollen source for many insects.

Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Apple Mint is ideal for filling in cultivated areas. At our nursery, we have it planted on a bank alongside rose hip roses.


Plant Characteristics

  • Pest Resistance: Excellent
  • Disease Resistance: Excellent
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Heat Tolerance: Excellent
  • Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
  • Sun Tolerance: Excellent
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
  • Shade Tolerance: Fair
  • No Spray: Excellent
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • Fresh for Kids: Very Good
  • Deer Resistance: Good
  • Thorns: None
  • Soil Type: Adaptable
  • Edible Type: Leaf
  • Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome!


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