Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens)

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Resistances
Deer Resistant
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Culinary Herb, Dried Flower, Groundcover, Medicinal Herb, Suitable as Annual, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
Other: very pale pink/purple
Flower Time
Late summer or early fall, Summer
Flowers
Fragrant, Showy
Leaves
Fragrant, Other: fuzzy, Unusual foliage color
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
12-18''
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Root, Division, Stolons and runners
Propagation: Seeds
Other info: Some mints can be propagated by seed. Growth from seed can be unreliable for two reasons: mint seeds are highly variable and some varieties are sterile.
Detailed Information

Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) is native to **Southern and Western Europe**.

It has since been widely cultivated and naturalized in many other regions, including North America, Australia, and parts of Asia. So while you might find it growing in the wild in many places now, its origins lie in Europe.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger