Mentha consists of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial plants characterized by their opposite, serrated leaves. In summer, they produce clusters of small, tubular flowers arranged in whorled spikes.

Mentha

Mentha 'Berries and Cream' is a compact, deciduous perennial herb featuring textured, fragrant, dark green leaves that offer a unique blend of berry and mint flavors. In the summer, it produces spikes of mauve-pink flowers.

Mentha 'Berries and Cream'

Mentha 'Betty's Slovakian'

Mentha 'Blackcurrant' is a hardy perennial herb characterized by its sprawling, slightly hairy stems and aromatic, serrated green leaves that exhibit hints of purple. The foliage emits a distinctive fragrance reminiscent of mint combined with blackcurrant. During the summer months, it produces clusters of small, pale purple flowers.

Mentha 'Blackcurrant'

Mentha 'Camphor'

Mentha 'Chocolate Peppermint' is a robust perennial that forms dense clumps and spreads vigorously. Its mid-green leaves are lobed and textured, exuding a distinct spearmint fragrance. In the summer, it produces tall spikes adorned with sizable, pale purple-pink blooms.

Mentha 'Chocolate Peppermint'

Mentha 'Clarissa's Millennium'

Mentha 'Dionysus'

Mentha 'Grannie's Gloucester'

Mentha 'Herbert McHale'

Mentha 'Hillary's Sweet Lemon' is a perennial herb characterized by its sprawling growth habit. The plant features serrated green leaves that emit a refreshing aroma reminiscent of both apple and citrus. During the summer months, it produces slender spikes adorned with small, pale purple blossoms at the ends of its stems.

Mentha 'Hillary's Sweet Lemon'

Mentha 'Jessica's Sweet Pear' is a perennial herb characterized by its upright to ascending growth habit. The plant features aromatic green leaves that are toothed and emit a subtle fruity fragrance. During the summer months, it produces spikes of small, pale purple flowers at the ends of its stems.

Mentha 'Jessica's Sweet Pear'

Mentha 'Julia's Sweet Citrus'

Mentha 'Kuwait'

Mentha 'Orange Fresh'

Mentha 'Polynesian Mint'

Mentha 'Russian' curled leaf

Mentha 'Russian' plain leaf

Mentha 'South of France'

Mentha 'Strawberry Mint' is a robust perennial herb known for its sprawling growth. It features small, fragrant, mid-green leaves that emit a strawberry-like aroma. In summer, it produces clusters of delicate, pale purple flowers. This variety is ideal for enhancing desserts as a garnish.

Mentha 'Strawberry Mint'

Mentha 'Sweet Pear' is a perennial herb characterized by its aromatic green leaves, which feature serrated edges and are highlighted by dark purple hues. The foliage emits a minty fragrance with a hint of fruitiness. In summer, the plant produces dense clusters of small, pale mauve flowers that emerge at the tips of the stems.

Mentha 'Sweet Pear'

Mentha 'Tangerine Mint'

Mentha 'Turkish Green'

Mentha Nile Valley mint

Mentha aff. longifolia

Mentha angustifolia 'Variegata' (v)

Mentha angustifolia ambig.

Mentha aquatica is a perennial plant that thrives in wet conditions, reaching heights of up to 90 cm. It spreads through elongated, segmented rhizomes and features slender stems that may display a reddish-purple hue. The dark green foliage is highly aromatic, contributing to the plant's distinctive scent. During the summer months, it produces small, rounded clusters of pinkish-purple flowers at the tips of its stems.

Mentha aquatica

Mentha aquatica 'Mandeliensis' is a perennial that thrives in marginal, aquatic, or semi-aquatic environments, reaching heights of up to 90 cm. This plant spreads through long, slender rhizomes, often exhibiting reddish-purple stems and highly aromatic dark green leaves. In summer, it produces rounded terminal spikes adorned with small, fragrant pale purple flowers.

Mentha aquatica 'Mandeliensis'

Mentha aquatica var. crispa

Mentha aquatica var. crispa 'Lothar'

Mentha arvensis is a versatile herbaceous perennial that typically grows between 10 to 60 cm in height. It features creeping rhizomes and often exhibits stems that are reddish-purple in hue. The leaves are aromatic, mid-green, and can reach lengths of up to 6 cm, arranged in pairs along the stems. In summer, this plant produces small, tubular flowers that are pale mauve, grouped in spherical clusters that form a spike.

Mentha arvensis

Mentha arvensis 'Banana' is a perennial mint that grows low to the ground, reaching heights of up to 45 cm and spreading as wide as 1 m. Its leaves are small, oval-shaped, and have a slightly fuzzy texture with serrated edges. When the leaves are crushed, they release a distinct banana aroma. In summer, this variety produces clusters of small lilac flowers.

Mentha arvensis 'Banana'

Mentha arvensis 'Lemon' is a perennial herb characterized by its spreading, slightly hairy stems and fragrant, serrated green leaves that emit a blend of mint and citrus aromas. During the summer months, it produces clusters of small, pale purple flowers located in the leaf axils.

Mentha arvensis 'Lemon'

Mentha arvensis 'New Fancy' (v)

Mentha arvensis 'Strawberry'

Mentha arvensis 'Thai' is a perennial herb characterized by its sprawling, deep red stems. The plant features serrated green leaves that release a mildly spicy aroma when crushed. In summer, small clusters of pale purple flowers appear in the leaf axils.

Mentha arvensis 'Thai'

Mentha arvensis var. arvensis

Mentha arvensis var. crispa

Mentha arvensis var. piperascens is a perennial herb native to Japan, characterized by its upright growth and spreading habit. The leaves are round and bright green, exuding a potent peppermint flavor. In the summer, it produces terminal clusters of closely arranged pale purple flowers. This variety is particularly well-suited for crafting peppermint tea, which can aid in digestion.

Mentha arvensis var. piperascens

Mentha arvensis var. piperascens 'Sayakaze'

Mentha arvensis var. villosa

Mentha brevifolia

Mentha canadensis

Mentha cervina is a semi-evergreen perennial that grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 30 cm. It features narrow, lanceolate leaves that emit a pleasant aroma. From midsummer through autumn, the plant produces clusters of pale blue to lilac flowers.

Mentha cervina

Mentha cervina alba is a low-growing perennial that thrives in moist soils or aquatic environments. It features narrow, lanceolate green leaves that emit a pleasant aroma. During the summer months, small white flowers bloom in compact clusters. Both the leaves and flowers are edible and serve as a valuable resource for pollinators.

Mentha cervina alba

Mentha cervina blue-flowered

Mentha cordifolia var. brevifolia

Mentha crispa ambig.

Mentha cucumber mint

Mentha cunninghamii

Mentha diemenica

Mentha diemenica var. koiscikoko

Mentha dutomasum

Mentha eucalyptus mint

Mentha from Jamaica

Mentha from Vietnam

Mentha gattefossei

Mentha graveolens

Mentha haplocalyx

Mentha hopwoodiana

Mentha lacerata

Mentha lavender mint is a deciduous perennial that grows from rhizomes. Its rounded, dark green leaves emit a lavender aroma and feature hints of purple and orange. In summer, the plant produces pale purple to pink flowers. The leaves are edible and can be used in various culinary applications.

Mentha lavender mint

Mentha longifolia is a robust perennial that can grow up to 1.2 meters in height. It features hairy leaves that range from green to grey-green and emit a characteristic minty aroma. During mid- to late summer, the plant produces branched spikes adorned with small, pale purple or white flowers.

Mentha longifolia

Mentha longifolia 'Habek'

Mentha longifolia 'Lake Van'

Mentha longifolia 'Tajik Silver'

Mentha longifolia 'Variegata' (v)

Mentha longifolia Buddleia Mint Group is a robust, spreading perennial herb featuring hairy stems that support aromatic, elongated leaves with serrated edges and a silvery grey-green hue. In summer, it produces dense clusters of tubular flowers, which can be white or pale purple, arranged in whorls. This plant is not only visually appealing but also edible and practical, making it suitable for cultivation in containers or directly in garden beds.

Mentha longifolia Buddleia Mint Group

This group of spreading perennial herbs features hairy, aromatic leaves that are a muted grey-green, accented with yellow and cream variegation. In mid to late summer, it produces branched spikes of small pale purple or white flowers. While the leaves are edible, they are primarily grown for ornamental purposes due to their somewhat bitter taste.

Mentha longifolia Buddleia Mint Group variegated (v)

Mentha longifolia dwarf

Mentha longifolia from Crete

Mentha longifolia from Lahij, Azerbaijan

Mentha longifolia from Vaik, Armenia

Mentha longifolia hybrid

Mentha longifolia silver-leaved is a perennial herb that spreads over time, featuring aromatic leaves with a silvery-grey hue. While its flavor is milder compared to true culinary mints, it serves well in various settings. In summer, this plant produces short, compact spikes of pale pink flowers that attract butterflies and can be used in floral arrangements.

Mentha longifolia silver-leaved

Mentha longifolia subsp. capensis

Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia

Mentha longifolia subsp. schimperi is a perennial herb characterized by its aromatic, slender, lanceolate leaves that exhibit a slightly grey-green hue. During the summer months, the plant produces clusters of small flowers at the ends of its stems, which can be pale purple or white.

Mentha longifolia subsp. schimperi

Mentha longifolia var. asiatica

Mentha longifolia var. crispa (Benth.) hort.

Mentha longifolia var. teydea

Mentha piperita 'Kristinka'PBR

Mentha pulegium is a fragrant, low-growing perennial characterized by its combination of upright and sprawling stems. In the summer months, it bears small lilac flowers arranged in whorls. This mint variety is not suitable for consumption.

Mentha pulegium

Mentha pulegium 'Cunningham Mint' is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial characterized by its aromatic, small, oval leaves that emit a strong peppermint fragrance. These leaves are particularly effective in alleviating swelling and inflammation caused by mosquito bites. Although it seldom blooms, when it does, it produces small, pale pink flowers that appear in rounded clusters at the stem's tips. Note that this mint variety is not suitable for culinary use.

Mentha pulegium 'Cunningham Mint'

Mentha pulegium 'Upright' is a herbaceous perennial that typically reaches heights of over 30 cm. It features predominantly upright stems, alongside some that spread horizontally. The leaves are narrow to rounded, possess a sharp aroma, and are slightly toothed, measuring up to 3 cm in length. In summer, this plant produces whorled spikes adorned with lilac flowers. It is important to note that this variety of mint is not suitable for consumption.

Mentha pulegium 'Upright'

Mentha pulegium Greek form

Mentha pulegium gibralterica

Mentha pulegium upright, from Portugal

Mentha requienii is a robust, low-growing perennial that reaches approximately 1 cm in height. It spreads through slender, creeping stems that take root, creating a dense ground cover. The leaves are rounded, emit a peppermint aroma, and can grow up to 7 mm in diameter. In the summer, this plant produces tubular lilac flowers that appear in compact spikes.

Mentha requienii

Mentha rotundifolia 'Variegata' (v)

Mentha sachalinensis

Mentha spicata is a robust perennial known for its spreading rhizomes, creating dense colonies of upright stems that can reach heights and widths of up to 100 cm. The leaves are aromatic, oval, and feature pointed tips with serrated margins. They are bright green, measuring between 5 to 9 cm in length and 1 to 3 cm in width. In summer, the plant produces small light purple flowers, approximately 2 to 3 mm in size, arranged in slender terminal spikes that are interrupted.

Mentha spicata

Mentha spicata 'Abura'

Mentha spicata 'Argentina'

Mentha spicata 'Austrian'

Mentha spicata 'Brundall' is a perennial that typically reaches a height of about 50 cm. It features fragrant, yellowish-green foliage and produces blue-purple flowers arranged in terminal spikes atop upright stems during the summer months. This plant has a tendency to spread, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or container gardening.