Apple Mint

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!