Mentha suaveolens variegata (seeds)
Pineapple mint
Mentha suaveolens variegata : Mint bicolor (or pineapple mint) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is hardy to zone 6.
Mentha suaveolens variegata prefers fertile well drained soil and sunny but not too hot positions.
In winter the plant dies, get pruned, and get reborn in the spring.
Pineapple mint has a characteristic aroma and is used in cooking in fruit salads or juices.
It is a beautiful ornamental plant pot for the garden, terrace.
Bee-attractive plant.
Species ID
Genus:
Mentha
Species:
Mentha suaveolens
Variety:
Mentha suaveolens variegata
Synonyms:
Mentha rotundifolia , Mentha macrostachya , Mentha insularis
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Bushwood
Foliage:
Deciduous
Height:
up to 50cm
Growth Rate:
Fast
Requirements
Soil Type:
Light , Fertile, Well drained
Soil Acidity:
In all types
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Water Requirements:
Moderate to High
Pruning:
After flowering period
Usage:
- Aromatic
- Beverage
- Cuisine
- Essential Oil
- Fit in Pot
- Herb
- Ornamental