Mentha GINGER MINT

Common name(s): ginger mint

Description: perennial; bright green leaves with golden variegation that brightens and fades with the seasons. Doesn't spread as aggressively as most other mints. 

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.

Position: sun or shade, any soil. Mints generally spread aggressively by rhizomes and can quickly become a nuisance in the garden. We strongly recommend growing them in containers to prevent unwanted spreading.

Uses: medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetics, culinary- beverages, sauces, candies, syrups, etc.

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below