Orange Mint - Mentha
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Orange Mint Plants
Mentha x piperita citrata
Herb gardening with mints is a delight: these herb plants are easy to grow, delicious in food and produce a wonderful aroma.
A delicious culinary herb, Orange mint has green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet high. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. An aromatic herb that is very fragrant with a delicious citrus-like scent.
Orange Mint is a delicious herb plant perfect for summer drinks and fruit salads. The citrus flavor is a bright alternative to regular mints and works well in salads and with fruits. Like the rest of the Mint family, Orange Mint can be used to brew tea that aides in digestion. Mints have been used medicinally for centuries for its essential oil, Menthol, which has a soothing effect. Though Orange Mint has less concentrated amounts of Menthol than its cousins, Peppermint or Spearmint, its soft citrus flavor is less harsh...Read More
Mentha x piperita citrata
Herb gardening with mints is a delight: these herb plants are easy to grow, delicious in food and produce a wonderful aroma.
A delicious culinary herb, Orange mint has green, branching stems tinged with red that reach 2 feet high. White and pink flowers in short spikes bloom from mid to late summer. An aromatic herb that is very fragrant with a delicious citrus-like scent.
Orange Mint is a delicious herb plant perfect for summer drinks and fruit salads. The citrus flavor is a bright alternative to regular mints and works well in salads and with fruits. Like the rest of the Mint family, Orange Mint can be used to brew tea that aides in digestion. Mints have been used medicinally for centuries for its essential oil, Menthol, which has a soothing effect. Though Orange Mint has less concentrated amounts of Menthol than its cousins, Peppermint or Spearmint, its soft citrus flavor is less harsh...Read More
Product Description
Each item is one 2" x 2" potted plant - Item may be trimmed back for shipping purposes
Orange Mint Plants
Mentha x piperita citrata
Plant Replacement Policy
Retail orders ship within 7 - 10 days. Delayed Ship/Pre-ordering not Available.
Orange Mint Plants
Mentha x piperita citrata
- Zones: 4 - 11
- Size: 24"H x 24"S
- Light: Full to Part Sun
- Bloom: Violet, Late Spring - Summer
- Orange Mint Uses:A refreshing citrus scented Mint, Orange Mint tastes great with dishes complimented by orange or lemon tones like fruit salads, fish, poultry and summer drinks.
- Tips: As with most Mints, Orange Mint grows and spreads quickly. Plant Mints together so as not to overwhelm the smells and tastes of your other herbs. Peas and Tomatoes actually benefit from being planted near Mint.
Plant Replacement Policy
Retail orders ship within 7 - 10 days. Delayed Ship/Pre-ordering not Available.
*Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties. Pictures depict plants shipped at different times of the year; actively growing, or dormant and are for reference only.