Common Name: Mint - Strawberry

Botanic Name: Mentha x piperita 'Strawberry'

Description: Unusual fruity mint, with unique strawberries and chocolate like flavor. Small mid-green leaves with delicate pink flowers.

Uses: Makes a wonderfully refreshing mint tea with a hint of strawberry.  Leaves can be added to desserts, fruit dishes & salads.

Harvesting: Pick sprigs as soon as big enough. Use leaves fresh or dried.

Best Results: Growing in containers is recommended, as mints can be invasive.

Companion Planting: Useful around the garden, as mints are attractive to beneficial insects.

Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 45cm (18")

Location: Sun

Plant Category: Perennial

Hardiness: Zone 4-9 -34ºC (-30ºF)

Watering: Well-drained