Pineapple Mint
Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | MEN-thuh swah-vee-OH-lens var-ee-GAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 2' tall x 2' wide, spreads indefinitely |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Easily grown in average, evenly moist well-drained soils. Avoid over-watering. Feed lightly in spring. Harvest mint leaves before bloom for best flavor. Shear occasionally to promote dense new growth. Spreads quickly by underground stems.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant