6 live bare root plants with 5–6" stems Field grown in Brattleboro, Vermont Washed clean of soil, mailed in moist medium
One of the most approachable mints in the lineup. Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) has soft, slightly fuzzy leaves and a gentle sweetness that makes it an easy choice for people who find peppermint or spearmint too sharp. The flavor is mint without the punch — good in tea, good muddled into a drink, and widely used in cooking as a milder alternative to peppermint.
It's also a vigorous grower that fills in well, making it a practical groundcover choice alongside its culinary use. A good first mint for someone who's never grown it before.
Quick Facts
Botanical name:Mentha suaveolens
Flavor / Scent: Mild, sweet, gentle mint
Best for: Tea, cooking, light cocktails, beginners
USDA Zones: 5–9
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 18–24 in
Spread: Vigorous via rhizome
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Of Interest
Apple mint is one of the parent species of pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata') and has been in cultivation for centuries. Unlike many mints, it tolerates slightly drier and more alkaline soils than its relatives — partly because its native range extends into Mediterranean regions as well as central Europe. The fuzzy texture of the leaves is a result of fine surface hairs (trichomes) that help the plant retain moisture and reflect excess heat.
6 live bare root plants with 5–6" stems Field grown in Brattleboro, Vermont Washed clean of soil, mailed in moist medium
One of the most approachable mints in the lineup. Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) has soft, slightly fuzzy leaves and a gentle sweetness that makes it an easy choice for people who find peppermint or spearmint too sharp. The flavor is mint without the punch — good in tea, good muddled into a drink, and widely used in cooking as a milder alternative to peppermint.
It's also a vigorous grower that fills in well, making it a practical groundcover choice alongside its culinary use. A good first mint for someone who's never grown it before.
Quick Facts
Botanical name:Mentha suaveolens
Flavor / Scent: Mild, sweet, gentle mint
Best for: Tea, cooking, light cocktails, beginners
USDA Zones: 5–9
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 18–24 in
Spread: Vigorous via rhizome
Free Shipping
Of Interest
Apple mint is one of the parent species of pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata') and has been in cultivation for centuries. Unlike many mints, it tolerates slightly drier and more alkaline soils than its relatives — partly because its native range extends into Mediterranean regions as well as central Europe. The fuzzy texture of the leaves is a result of fine surface hairs (trichomes) that help the plant retain moisture and reflect excess heat.
