🌿 Apple Mint
Mentha suaveolens
This soft, fuzzy-leafed mint carries a sweet, fruity fragrance, adding a gentle apple-like twist to teas and moist Miami gardens.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Europe
☀️ Light: Part sun to part shade; protect from harsh midday sun
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist; does not tolerate drying out
📏 Size: Grows 12-24 inches tall and spreads readily
🌸 Bloom Time: Produces small purple-pink flower spikes in summer
🌱 Landscape Use: Great for herb beds, containers, and moist garden borders
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, then feed monthly with Espoma Garden Tone for the best flavor and growth.