Mint Plant - Ginger Mint
Mentha x gracilis
- Tiger striped leaf.
- Amazing little lilac flowers.
- Ginger scented.
- Cross between Spearmint and Corn mint.
Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.
Available from - We Need To Check Stock1 or more £2.95GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Currently Not Available to Buy
Description
Also known as Slender, Scotch, Red, Austrian, Red stemmed, Golden apple, Little-leaved or Vietnamese Mint.
Almost tiger striped leaf, with the orange stripes running down the green leaves with a apple/ginger fragrance.
This is a hybrid mint from Metha arvensis (Field or Corn Mint)and Mentha spicata (Spearmint).
In the 14th century mint was used for teeth whitening!
Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Perennial.
- Reaches 12 - 24" (30 - 60 cm) tall.
- Small lilac flowers which appear along the red stems.
- Prefer a full sun position but will take partial shade.
- Likes a well drained soil, particularly during Winter.
- Recommended for pot growing as is invasive.
- Culinary Uses
- Excellent variety for making tea.
- Flowers are edible.
- Great addition to salad.
- Particularly good accompaniment to melon and tomatoes!
- A nice addition to homemade lemonade.
- Sometimes used to flavour chewing gum.
- Good for mint sauce.
- Medical Uses
- Has antiseptic properties.
- Can be good for digestion disorders.
- Can be used to ease headaches and fevers.
- Other Uses
- Pot pourri.
- Can be used to deter mice, rats and deer.
Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Not recommended whilst pregnant. Can be toxic if used in high doses.
Pricing
Product Not Currently Available.How To...
How To Sow & Grow Herbs
Detailed advice on sowing and growing herbs outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.
General Information
Pollinator Friendly Plants
A detailed guide to the seeds and plants sold by Victoriana Nursery Gardens that will attract and provide a food source to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Related Products
If buying Mint Plant - Ginger Mint you may find the following items of interest...
Mint Plant - Apple Mint
Mint Plant - Pineapple Mint
Mint Plant - Spearmint
Mint Plant - Water Mint
Mint Plant - Moroccan Mint
