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    • Photo of Mentha x gracilis foliage by Alan Lorence

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    Mentha x gracilis

    Also Known As

    • Ginger Mint
    • Golden Apple Mint

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 14"-24"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Mentha x gracilis plant details

    Mentha x gracilis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mentha x gracilis

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 14 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, culinary, easy-to-grow, fragrant, medicinal, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mentha x gracilis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rapid growing mounding perennial herb for a sunny location...Grows to 12-14 inches, Gold leaves with emerald green markings...used to flavor teas and salads..

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Mentha x gracilis plant

    How to Grow Mentha x gracilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Mentha rotundifolia 'Bowles Mint', Mentha rotundifolia 'Bowles', Apple Mint, Bowles Apple Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Mentha x villosa var. alopecuroides foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Mentha requienii

    aka Mentha requieni, Menthe requienni, Corsican Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Mentha requienii foliage by Evan Bean
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    Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'

    aka Chocolate Mint, Peppermint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-7b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Mentha longifolia

    aka Mentha incana, Mentha sylvestris, Bible Mint, Brook Mint, Buddleia Mint, Habek Mint, Horse Mint, Horsemint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-48"

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Mentha longifolia flower, foliage by Franz Xaver
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    Mentha 'Berries and Cream'

    aka Mentha 'Berries & Cream', Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • high
    Photo of Mentha 'Berries and Cream' foliage by Friends School Plant Sale by Nancy S.
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