A new variants of mints came!

 

Just bought my new variants of mints, as you can see in the photo I bought 4 variants of mints, wish them grow well 😍.

Apple Mint

Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a lovely, aromatic mint plant that can rapidly become obnoxious if not contained. When kept confined, this is a beautiful herb with many fantastic culinary, medicinal and decorative properties.

Europeans introduced this member of the mint family to America where it has been embraced as a garden plant including many cultivars. Reaching about 2 feet (.60 m.) at maturity, apple mint plants have woolly stems, fragrant serrated leaves and terminal spikes that bear white or light pink flowers beginning in late summer or early fall.

Apple mint, known endearingly by some as the “fuzzy mint” or “woolly mint,” can be planted from seed or plant and it propagates easily by cuttings. Since apple mint can be invasive, it is wise to consider confining the plants to a container. You can put the plant in a container and then bury the container. Rich soil that drains well and has a pH of 6.0. to 7.0 is best. If spreading is not an issue, you can plant directly into the ground. This mint likes part shade to part sun locations and is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9.

Provide water for early plants and during times of drought. Caring for established apple mint is not overly taxing. Large areas can be easily mowed to keep under control. Smaller plots or containers are healthiest if cut back a few times each season. In the fall, cut back all apple mint to the ground and cover with a 2-inch (5 cm.) layer of mulch where winters are harsh.

Growing apple mint is a lot of fun, as you can do so many things with it. Bruised apple mint leaves added to a pitcher of ice water with lemon make the perfect “afternoon in the shade” summer treat. Dried apple mint leaves are a delicious warm tea that is perfect for cooler weather. For drying, harvest the leaves when they are fresh by cutting the stalks just before they bloom. Hang the stalks to dry and store them in airtight containers. Use fresh leaves as a pretty and fragrant dessert topping, as salad additions or to make tasty apple mint dressings.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Apple Mint Uses: Information And Tips For Growing Apple Mint Plants https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-apple-mint.htm

Eau de Cologne Mint

Eau de Cologne mint, also known as orange mint and bergamot mint, is a cultivated mint. In a 1970 study, most plants were found to be male sterile forms of Mentha aquatica, so were regarded as Mentha aquatica var. citrata, although in England the hybrid Mentha × piperita was found. The Royal Horticultural Society treats eau de Cologne mint as Mentha × piperita f. citrata. The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families sinks both scientific names into Mentha aquatica.

Eau de Cologne mint has a strong odor due to the two chemical constituents, linalyl acetate (45%) and linalool (45-50%), which make up around 90% of the oil. Kiran, a high-yielding variety, produces 150 kg of oil/ha while keeping 45% of linalool. It is grown mainly in subtropical, fertile land such as northern India. The oil is mainly used in the perfumery industry.

Source from Eau de Cologne Mint Wikipedia

Lemon Balm Mint

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewhere.

It grows to a maximum height of 70–150 cm (28–59 in). The leaves have a mild lemon scent similar to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm (genus Monarda), although the white flowers attract bees, hence the genus Melissa (Greek for "honey bee").

The leaves are used as a herb, in teas, and also as a flavouring. The plant is used to attract bees for honey production. It is grown as an ornamental plant and for its oil (to use in perfumery). The tea of lemon balm, the essential oil, and the extract are used in traditional and alternative medicine, including aromatherapy. The plant has been cultivated at least since the 16th century, but research is still being conducted to establish the safety and effects of lemon balm.

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Berry Cream Mint

Berries and Cream mint is a vigorous grower and can grow up to 1 meter tall. The plant has dark green, spear-shaped leaves with wide, rounded bottoms that grow in opposite pairs. The leaves are small and measure up to 2 centimeters in length. Leaves and sprigs of Berries and Cream mint are most often harvested when the plant is young, as older portions of the plant may lose flavor. In the late summer, Berries and Cream mint will produce spikes of light purple flowers. The leafy herb has a berry-like aroma combined with the scent of menthol and a hint of citrus. The smell is not overly intense, and neither is the flavor. 

Berries and Cream is a hybrid variety from the Mentha genus. Introduced around 2003, Berries and Cream mint is a relatively new named variety from renowned mint breeder Jim Westerfield. This cultivar is considered more of a “culinary” variety and was named for its suggested pairing and not necessarily for its flavor. Berries and Cream is one of 15 named varieties created by Westerfield that are sold exclusively through a few select seed companies. 

Berries and Cream mint can be used as a flavoring herb for cold beverages, or as a garnish for ice creams and other desserts. As the name implies, it pairs well with berries and cream. Use Berries and Cream mint to add a minty flavor to baked good like chocolate chip cookies or muffins. Steep the fruity mint leaves in hot water and drink as tea or use as a flavoring agent for baking or cooking. Berries and Cream mint dries and freezes well for storage.

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PS: now I am waiting for my "rare" Pineapple Mint, I just purchased just now 😍😍😍