Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
