Herb 'Pineapple' Variegated Mint
Mentha suaveolens
Smells like pineapple, tastes like mint! Perfect for garnishing desserts and drinks.
When kept confined, this is a beautiful herb with many fantastic culinary, medicinal and decorative properties. Bruised pineapple mint leaves added to a pitcher of ice water with lemon make the perfect"afternoon in the shade” summer treat. Dried pineapple mint leaves are a delicious warm tea that is perfect for cooler weather. Use fresh leaves as a pretty and fragrant dessert topping, as salad additions or to make tasty apple mint dressings.
Hardiness Zone: 6a - 9b- Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Characteristics: Deer Resistant
- Water: Medium
- Fertilize: Once a month
- Spacing: 16" (41cm)
- Height: 24" (61cm)
- Width: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)
- Exposure: Shade, Sun