Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a delightful culinary herb with a sunny, sweet scent warmly flavored of minted apples. This charming variety features handsome, rounded leaves with a soft, velvety texture that sets it apart from other mints. With its mild, fruity flavor and pleasant apple undertones, Apple Mint makes a refreshing addition to tea, fruit salads, jellies, and desserts where you want gentle mint flavor without overpowering intensity.
Key Features
Sweet apple-mint flavor – Sunny, warm taste with pleasant apple undertones and gentle mint notes
Mild, fruity flavor – Less intense than peppermint or spearmint, perfect for delicate dishes
Versatile culinary uses – Excellent in tea, fruit salads, jellies, desserts, and cold beverages
Attractive foliage – Rounded leaves create a different look from typical pointed mint varieties
Perennial herb – Returns year after year in zones 5-9 with minimal care
Culinary & Growing Tips
Apple Mint is exceptional in hot or iced tea where its sweet, fruity flavor shines. Use fresh leaves in fruit salads, apple desserts, mint jelly, and cold beverages. The mild flavor works beautifully with apples, pears, and stone fruits without overwhelming delicate flavors. Add to yogurt, smoothies, or infuse into simple syrup for a unique twist on traditional mint. In the garden, plant in containers to control spreading, as mint can be invasive in garden beds. Provide consistent moisture and partial shade in hot climates for the most tender, flavorful leaves.
Mature Size: 12-24" H × spreading habit Hardiness: Zones 5-9 Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate to high (keep soil consistently moist)
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