Mentha, commonly known as mint, is a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs in the Lamiaceae family. These plants have opposite, serrated leaves and produce clusters of small, tubular flowers in whorled spikes during summer. As a deciduous, suckering herbaceous perennial, Mentha thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is suitable for wildlife gardens and cottage or informal garden settings.

Mint (Mentha) is a hardy perennial herb with aromatic serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens in full sun or partial shade.

Mentha

Mint | Mentha

A vigorous perennial herb with bright green, lance-shaped leaves and a strong minty aroma, commonly used in teas and cooking.

Mentha 'Moroccan' is a hardy, aromatic mint perfect for culinary use and adds fresh fragrance to gardens throughout the growing season.

Mentha, also known as mint, is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is estimated that 18 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear.

Mentha 'Moroccan'

Mentha aquatica, commonly known as water mint, is a suckering, herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It typically grows to between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size in 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in poorly-drained clay or loam soils with a range of pH levels, and it can be grown in full sun or partial shade across all garden aspects. Water mint is well-suited to boggy conditions and is notable during the summer season.

Water mint (Mentha aquatica) is a herbaceous perennial ideal for bogs, flowering in summer and thriving in full sun or partial shade.

Mentha aquatica

Water mint | Mentha aquatica

Mentha arvensis var. arvensis is a cultivar of the Mentha genus, which comprises aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs with opposite, serrated leaves. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and flowers in summer, producing clusters of small, tubular flowers in whorled spikes. Suitable for wildlife gardens and informal cottage gardens, it is best propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Mentha arvensis var. arvensis is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade from spring to

Mentha arvensis var. arvensis

Mentha arvensis var. villosa is a cultivar of the Mentha genus, which comprises aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs with opposite, serrated leaves and clusters of small tubular flowers in summer. This cultivar is a deciduous, suckering herbaceous perennial suited to full sun or partial shade in south- or west-facing positions. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens as well as patio containers, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by rhizome sections or spring root-tip cuttings.

Mentha arvensis var. villosa is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for cottage gardens and containers.

Mentha arvensis var. villosa

Mentha cervina, commonly known as hart's pennyroyal, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Mentha (mint) genus. It is native to the western Mediterranean Sea region, growing naturally from southwestern France to the Iberian Peninsula, and south to Azores, Morocco and Algeria. The plants were associated due to their shared high pulegone content, which gives them both a distinctive, strong aroma. A sprawling herb growing up to 30 cm tall, Mentha cervina has been used both whole and as its essential oil in a variety of culinary and traditional medical contexts. It grows to around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and clay and loam soil. It tolerates soil of any pH, poorly-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing, north-facing and east-facing aspects.

Mentha cervina, or hart's pennyroyal, is a hardy perennial mint ideal for bogs, thriving in full sun or partial shade all year round.

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Mentha cervina

Hart's pennyroyal | Mentha cervina

Mentha 'from Jamaica' is a cultivar of the Mentha genus, which comprises aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs with opposite, serrated leaves. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for south- or west-facing, exposed or sheltered sites. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces clusters of small tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This cultivar is ideal for cottage gardens, informal plantings, patios, and containers, and can be propagated by rhizome sections or root-tip cuttings.

Mentha from Jamaica is a hardy, aromatic herbaceous perennial ideal for culinary use, thriving in full sun or partial shade with spring to summer interest.

Mentha from Jamaica

Mentha longifolia is a perennial herb in the mint genus with strongly scented foliage. It typically reaches about 1.0 m and produces summer flowers from June to September. Plant in a sunny spot where the leaf fragrance can be appreciated. It tolerates a range of soils provided they remain moist but well-drained.

Horse mint (Mentha longifolia) is a fragrant perennial herb that flowers June to September and suits sunny, moist but well-drained soil.

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Mentha longifolia

Horse mint | Mentha longifolia

Mentha longifolia var. teydea is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs known for their opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small, tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits both exposed and sheltered sites and is ideal for wildlife gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.

Mentha longifolia var. teydea is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens.

Mentha longifolia var. teydea

Peppermint is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world.

Mentha piperita 'Chocolate' is a hardy peppermint variety with a unique chocolate aroma, perfect for flavouring and fragrant garden borders.

Mentha piperita 'Chocolate'

Spearmint, also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, is native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from Ireland in the west to southern China in the east. It is naturalized in many other temperate parts of the world, including northern and southern Africa, North America, and South America.

Mentha spicata, or Spearmint, is a fragrant herb native to Europe and Asia, ideal for gardens across temperate regions.

Mentha spicata

Mentha spicata 'Ingauno' is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs known for their opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as patios and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is best propagated by planting rhizome portions or root-tip cuttings in spring. It offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Mentha spicata 'Ingauno' is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for cottage gardens and containers.

Mentha spicata 'Ingauno'

Mentha spicata 'Almira' is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs known for their opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small, tubular flowers arranged in whorled spikes. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits both exposed and sheltered aspects, making it a versatile choice for wildlife gardens and cottage or informal garden settings. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Mentha spicata Almira is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens in full sun or

Mentha spicata Almira

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.

Mentha suaveolens, or apple mint, is a fragrant herb native to southern and western Europe, ideal for adding fresh aroma to gardens.

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Mentha suaveolens

Mentha suaveolens 'Calixte' is a hardy apple mint with aromatic leaves, ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens in spring and summer.

Mentha suaveolens 'Calixte' (v)

Mentha suaveolens 'Calixte'

Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens, or apple mint, is a hardy perennial herb ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens, flowering in spring and summer.

Mentha suaveolens subsp. suaveolens

Mentha x piperita 'Multimentha' is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs with opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small tubular flowers. This suckering, deciduous herb thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as patio containers, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and can be propagated by rhizome sections or root-tip cuttings during the growing season.

Mentha x piperita 'Multimentha' is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for patios and informal gardens.

Mentha x piperita 'Multimentha'

Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Bergamot', commonly known as eau de Cologne mint 'Bergamot', is a cultivar of the Mentha genus, which comprises aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs with opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This herbaceous perennial has a suckering habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for wildlife gardens and cottage or informal garden settings.

Eau de Cologne mint 'Bergamot' is a hardy perennial herb with aromatic leaves, ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens in spring and summer.

Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Bergamot'

Eau de Cologne mint 'Bergamot' | Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Bergamot'

Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs known for their opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This herbaceous perennial has a suckering habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts to a range of soil types and pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for wildlife gardens and cottage or informal garden settings, with interest in spring and summer.

Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' is a hardy, aromatic herb with serrated leaves and summer flowers, ideal for wildlife and cottage gardens.

Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange'

Mentha × gentilis 'Variegata' is a variegated form of Mentha grown as an herb for its variegated foliage and minty scent. It favours full sun to partial shade and reliably moist, loamy or sandy soils with a pH of 6.0–7.5 in a sheltered position. It flowers from June to September. Use it in herb beds, containers or as a contained ground cover where shelter and moisture can be provided.

Variegated Mint (Mentha × gentilis 'Variegata') is a minty-scented herb with variegated leaves, suitable for containers, herb beds and ground cover in.

Mentha × gentilis 'Variegata'

Variegated Mint | Mentha × gentilis 'Variegata'

Mentha × rotundifolia 'Variegata' is a herb notable for its variegated leaves and a clear minty fragrance. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Hardy to H5 in the UK, it will cope with both sheltered and exposed positions. It flowers June to September.

Variegated Mint (Mentha × rotundifolia 'Variegata') is a mint-scented herb with variegated leaves that flowers June to September and suits containers or.