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Mint – Ginger mint

$6.50

A PERENNIAL growing to 50cm with fragrant round, green leaves that sometimes have golden-yellow variegation.
Prefers full sun or part shade in a moist soil and can grow in clay soils.
Mentha x gracilis, Ginger Mint, is a fragrant herb that infuses dishes with refreshing mint and spicy ginger undertones. With lance-shaped leaves and lavender flowers, this perennial plant thrives in well-drained soil, offering culinary delights and potential digestive relief. A favorite among pollinators, Ginger Mint adds charm to gardens while serving diverse culinary and medicinal purposes.

Description

Ginger Mint is a delightful herb, scientifically known as Mentha x gracilis, prized for its aromatic foliage that combines the refreshing essence of mint with a hint of spicy ginger. This perennial plant features lance-shaped leaves and tiny lavender flowers, thriving in moist, well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Ginger Mint is widely used in culinary applications to add a unique flavor profile to dishes, beverages, and desserts, creating a harmonious blend of zesty mint and warm ginger notes. Additionally, this herb is valued for its medicinal properties, known for its digestive benefits and potential to relieve nausea and indigestion. Ginger Mint also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a charming addition to herb gardens and landscapes.

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(Mentha x gracilis syn. Mentha x gentilis)