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6 live bare root plants with 5–6" stems Field grown in Brattleboro, Vermont Washed clean of soil, mailed in moist medium
Lighter and fresher than orange mint, grapefruit mint carries a clean citrus scent with a gentle sweetness that doesn't tip into bitterness the way a true grapefruit peel might. It's a good mint for people who want citrus character without the sharpness of lemon or lime, and it pairs well with lighter drinks, fruit salads, and anything sparkling.
Pale green leaves, vigorous spread, easy to grow. Ships bare root.
Botanical name:Mentha × piperita 'Grapefruit'
Flavor / Scent: Light, fresh citrus — sweet not bitter
Best for: Sparkling drinks, fruit salads, garnish
USDA Zones: 5–9
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 12–24 in
Spread: Vigorous via rhizome
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Grapefruit mint (Mentha × piperita 'Grapefruit') is thought to be a hybrid between peppermint and orange mint (Mentha × piperita var. citrata), inheriting the peppermint's vigor and the citrata group's linalool-based citrus aroma. Grapefruit-specific scent compounds (particularly nootkatone and limonene) appear in some citrus-scented mint cultivars, lending them a fresh top note that's distinct from the deeper bergamot character of orange or lemon mint.
Source: Shovel and Crunch — Grapefruit Mint profile | Kew — Mentha × piperita
6 live bare root plants with 5–6" stems Field grown in Brattleboro, Vermont Washed clean of soil, mailed in moist medium
Lighter and fresher than orange mint, grapefruit mint carries a clean citrus scent with a gentle sweetness that doesn't tip into bitterness the way a true grapefruit peel might. It's a good mint for people who want citrus character without the sharpness of lemon or lime, and it pairs well with lighter drinks, fruit salads, and anything sparkling.
Pale green leaves, vigorous spread, easy to grow. Ships bare root.
Botanical name:Mentha × piperita 'Grapefruit'
Flavor / Scent: Light, fresh citrus — sweet not bitter
Best for: Sparkling drinks, fruit salads, garnish
USDA Zones: 5–9
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 12–24 in
Spread: Vigorous via rhizome
Free Shipping
Grapefruit mint (Mentha × piperita 'Grapefruit') is thought to be a hybrid between peppermint and orange mint (Mentha × piperita var. citrata), inheriting the peppermint's vigor and the citrata group's linalool-based citrus aroma. Grapefruit-specific scent compounds (particularly nootkatone and limonene) appear in some citrus-scented mint cultivars, lending them a fresh top note that's distinct from the deeper bergamot character of orange or lemon mint.
Source: Shovel and Crunch — Grapefruit Mint profile | Kew — Mentha × piperita