Types of Mint

Types of Mint

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.

 

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