Description
Other Names: Mentha gracilis ‘Ginger’
Ginger Mint comes from a cross between corn mint and spearmint and has the strong smell of the latter. This cute mint produces small bright green variegated leaves with gold mottled stripes having the taste of mint and ginger.
Keeping with a miniatures theme, Ginger Mint offers small, pale purple flowers that bloom during summer; however, these bloom along the main stern rather than at the end of the stalk like other mints.
Like all mints, it can be a vigorous grower.
Size: 3.5″ Potted Plant
Height: 6.0-12.0”
Spread: 12.0-18.0”
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type: Vigorous grower in most soils. Tolerates poor quality soil.
Hardiness Zones: 5(tender),6,7,8,9,10 Also makes a good house plant
Attributes: Edible, Fast Growth, Deer Resistant, Culinary, Houseplant, Herb, Fragrant
Care/Use: Easy Care; Many Uses; Culinary herb for gardens and containers; Leaves can be used to flavour tea; Harvest or cut back at regular intervals and remove old woody plants.
