Applemint Seeds ~Mentha suaveolens~ Apple Mint ~ Woolly Mint ~ Pineapple Mint ~ Round-leaved Mint(60 Seeds)
Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) pineapple mint,nbsp;woolly mint or round-leafed mintnbsp;is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to southern and western Europenbsp;including the Mediterranean region. It is anbsp;herbaceous, upright perennial plantnbsp;that is most commonly grown as a culinary herb or for ground cover.An attractive herb, apple mint is often used as annbsp;ornamental plant. It is hardy and easy to grow, preferring full sun to lightly shady conditions. The leaves of this plant can be used to make apple mintnbsp;jelly, as well as a flavoring in dishes such as apple mintnbsp;couscous. It is also often used to make anbsp;mint tea, as anbsp;garnish, or innbsp;salads.The foliage is light green, with wrinkled leaves that are somewhat hairy on top and downy underneath with serrated edges. The flowers develop in terminal spikes 2 to 4 inches long and consisting of a number of whorls of white or pinkish flowers. Apple mint flowers in mid to late summer. The plant is aromatic with a fruity, minty flavor.Apple mint has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in many parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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