Sunset®: 3-24, 26-35, 37, 39
USDA: 5-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun or light shade, light shade in Phoenix. Keep the root system cool.
Origin: Southern and western Europe, Mediterranean basin
Growth Habits: Spreading perennial herb to 2 feet tall (60 cm), spread 18 inches (45 cm)
Flowers: White or pink flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings
Mentha rotundifolia, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 150.
Fuzzy leaves and stems of the Apple Mint have a sweet apple scent and flavor.
Blooming Habits:
Purplish white flowers in late summer
Culture:
Plant mint in moist, fertile soil in light shade. Space plants 3 feet apart and divide often to prevent aggressive spreading. It can be invasive, and its roots may need containing. Replant every 3 years.
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