Overview
Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens is a suckering herbs - culinary in the genus Mentha, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Mentha suaveolens, the apple mint, pineapple mint, woolly mint or round-leafed mint, is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to southern and western Europe including the Mediterranean region.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mentha
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbs - Culinary, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Leafhoppers, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Mint rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens?
Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens need?
Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens hardy in the UK?
Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens?
Division in spring or autumn.
More in the Mentha genus
- Menthamint
- Mentha cervinahart's pennyroyal
- Mentha spicata 'Ingauno'
- Mentha suaveolens 'Calixte' (v)
- Mentha x piperita 'Multimentha'
- Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Bergamot'eau de Cologne mint 'Bergamot'
- Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange'
- Mentha arvensis var. arvensis