When buying mint seeds or seedlings, you should consider leaf color and flavor variations.
Leaf Color Variations:
Green – Peppermint, Spearmint, Apple Mint
Green and White – Pineapple Mint
Green and Yellow – Ginger Mint
Flavor Variations:
Gum Flavors – Spearmint, Peppermint
Fruity Flavor – Pineapple Mint, Orange Mint, Apple Mint, Lime Mint, Lemon Mint, Strawberry Mint, Grapefruit Mint
Peppermint-Patty Flavor -Chocolate Peppermint
Licorice Flavor – Licorice Mint
While you may find seeds for peppermint and spearmint, you will probably have to buy a seedling at a local nursery store for the more unique flavors.