Gardeners love to place it in containers inside the home because they are natural remedies to ward off pests, insects and rodents. This type of Mint plant is considered as an ornamental herb.
It has to be noted however, that this type of mint may be dangerous for pregnant women. In the culinary field, it is used as a good seasoning for meat.Īs for the scent, it is commonly mistaken for pennyroyal mint because of their strong aromatic semblance. As such, it is used as a medicinal herb for bruises and contusions. It is called as such because of its high menthol content. This one is native to the UK and is a rare find in most places. The basil mint can be eaten or used raw and can also be stored for six months. If you intend to grow one, put it in a container or plant box and place it where it gets sufficient sunlight and then trim it regularly. In culinary, the basil mint is a main ingredient in pesto pasta and also in garnishing. It can be used medically as a cure to upset stomachs and headaches as it has anti-inflammatory properties. It is hybrid in nature and has narrow leaves which produce a strong basil and mint fusion for its aroma. This type is popular among gardeners since it is easy to grow and cultivate. Basil Mint (Mentha x piperita f.citrata ‘Basil’) If you intend to grow it, you have to know that it thrives best in highly shaded areas. It is also used in beverages.Īs a hybrid mint, it is propagated best through cuttings. This produces lilac-colored flowers that blooms during summer and has leaves that are highly scented.īanana mint is mostly used as an ingredient to desserts such as cookies, muffins, ice creams, banana bread and good for fruit salads. This type is not known to many, but you can identify this mint plant through its aroma that is close to a banana. It is said that apple mint enhances vegetable profile. Fun fact, the apple mint is best to grow along with peas, tomatoes, cabbages, and broccolis. Nonetheless, it is still used in making apple mint jelly, for teas, and as garnish for salads. It is more cold hardy than the others and is used mainly for ornamental purposes rather than for culinary needs. It is also popular for its unique, fruity aftertaste which they say, tastes like real apple.
It produces beautiful flowers during summer. It is also known as the pineapple or wooly mint. When growing this type of mint, its major needs are well-drained soil and enough sunlight. It is also best known as a cure to hiccups and toothaches. It Is well known for its uses in food and considered one of the main ingredients for jellies, teas, and candies. Aside from the aroma, it is also very ornamental. This type of mint plant is probably the most in demand mint grown in the gardens of North America. Here are the most common types of mint plants that you should know of. They vary in terms of intensity of aroma, and some subtle characteristics. Types of mint plantsĪs have been mentioned, there are different types of mints out there. They have a color ranging from light to deep green. As for the leaves, they are oblong, a bit toothed on the edges and they have narrow tips. If you get an oily finger after, that is definitely mint. You can also rub your finger on the leaf of the mint plant. Mint plants have a distinct ‘minty’ aroma which separates them from other strong-scented plants.ĭepending on the variety of mint that you come across, they could differ in terms of intensity. The first one would be in terms of scent. There are three ways to identify a mint plant.
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