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Mentha suaveolens

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Mentha suaveolens (apple mint) bears showy blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The foliage is fragrant.
Typical Uses Annual, culinary and ground cover.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Mentha suaveolens (apple mint) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.