A very attractive mint with hints of purple on dark green, oval leaves. This variety has a fruity, blackcurrant aroma and lovely mint flavour. It has a strong growth habit - we grow our in pots to control its spread. One bonus is that it still looks dark green and healthy at the end of the season, while other mints are fading.
Talk purple flower stalks are a beacon to bees all summer long.
Common names: Mint
Edibility: Leaves and stems are edible. Seeds are not. Harvest timing: April - October, but like most herbs, ideally before flowering (in late spring)
Scientific name:Mentha sp. Light requirements: Full sun, part-sun, light shade Full-grown size: 1-2' high and will continue to spread in width Hardiness: Zone 4 (-34.4°C/-30°F) Pollination: Cross-pollinated, but not required for harvesting leaves and stems. Wildlife: Flowers feed bees and other beneficial insects Origin: Mediterranean Noteworthy: Strong growth habit. Attractive all season.
WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.
