Mentha x piperita 'Swiss' (Swiss Mint) Herb Plant
£3.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Swiss Mint (Mentha x piperita 'Swiss') Herb Plant 9 cm Pot
Mentha piperita 'Swiss' or Swiss Mint is a native of Europe, but has been naturalised worldwide. It has all the characteristics of mint and will spread if allowed, you can avoid this by planting in a bottomless sunken pot. This is the classic Peppermint.
Herb Uses
This hardy perennial is essentially a culinary herb used in sweet dishes and drinks. Swiss mint is a strong peppermint with very intense flavour and lovely foliage - perfect for peppermint tea. Allegedly associated with Ricola herbal sugar free sweets.
Buy Swiss Mint Online
Our potted Swiss Mint herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Mentha x piperita 'Swiss' (Swiss Mint) Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Any |
| Soil Type | Any soil |
| Flower Colour | Mauve |
| Height | 45cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Latin Name | Mentha x piperita 'Swiss' |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H7 - Very hardy |
| Culinary | Desserts/Drinks |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Teas and Tissanes |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Container/Patio |
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