Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens)
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens).
This plant has several common names including: apple mint, round-leaved mint or woolly mint.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: apple mint, round-leaved mint, woolly mint
Scientific name: Mentha suaveolens
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Suckering
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a plant that grows in loam conditions. It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Mentha suaveolens likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
