Mint Varieties

Listed below are some of the more commonly grown varieties of mint for the garden:

Peppermint.
Spearmint.
Pineapple mint.
Apple mint (Woolly mint)
Pennyroyal.
Ginger mint.
Horsemint.
Red Raripila mint.

How many varieties of mint are there?
What is the best tasting mint plant?
What variety is common mint?
What is the most aromatic mint plant?
What is the most common mint?
Which mint is best for cooking?
Why Mint is not good for health?
Does mint kill other plants?
Does Mint prefer full sun?

How many varieties of mint are there?

You may be surprised to learn there are over 600 varieties of mint on the planet! The mint plant produces a ton of herbs and flavors that are distinct from one another.

What is the best tasting mint plant?

Jekka's top 10 mints

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is the best garden mint, especially with peas.
Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) for mint jelly.
Eau de Cologne (Mentha x piperita f. ...
Swiss Mint (Mentha x piperata f. ...
Buddleia Mint (Mentha longifolia Buddleia Mint Group) for arrangements and attracting butterflies.

What variety is common mint?

Mentha x piperita (Peppermint)

The most common variety of mint in home gardens, peppermint is the type of mint that is used most often as a culinary herb, especially to flavor sweet treats like mint candies.

What is the most aromatic mint plant?

Eau de Cologne Mint (Mentha x Piperita Citrata)

Orange mint is famous for its aromatic attributes and used as an ingredient in the preparation of Jellies, salads, and Sauces. Its essential oil is used by the perfume industry. Because of its invasive nature, it's better to grow it in raised beds or pots.

What is the most common mint?

The most common and popular mints for commercial cultivation are peppermint (Mentha × piperita), native spearmint (Mentha spicata), Scotch spearmint (Mentha x gracilis), and cornmint (Mentha arvensis); also (more recently) apple mint (Mentha suaveolens).

Which mint is best for cooking?

Spearmint. Spearmint is most commonly used in cooking for many recipes, including lamb, vegetables, and of course, mint juleps and mojitos.

Why Mint is not good for health?

Like many herbs, mint can adversely affect some people. People with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should not use mint in an attempt to soothe digestive issues. According to a 2019 review , mint commonly acts as a trigger for GERD symptoms. Taking peppermint oil in large doses can be toxic .

Does mint kill other plants?

If you want to add it to an existing herb bed then the best way is to sink a deep bucket or tub without holes into the soil and plant into that as otherwise mint will quickly choke out the other plants. Apart from that, mint is not a fussy plant and will even grow under trees or in shade.

Does Mint prefer full sun?

Where: Mint performs its best in full sun, as long as the soil is kept moist, but it also thrives in partial shade. Mint is considered an invasive plant, because it sends out “runners” and spreads vigorously. Don't let that fact deter you from enjoying fresh mint in your garden.