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Types Of Mint Plants. Mint is a fast-growing aromatic herb plant in the Mentha genus. The most commonly known species of Lamiaceae is the selection that we call mint. Another dozen or so mint varieties including some interesting fruit-scented types such as orange mint are also available. The following types of mint are wild varieties that can still be discovered growing out in fields or on sides of roads.
Nevertheless they can be cultivated in the garden or in a pot. It is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist. The Romans brought the plant to their colonies in Britain and English colonials brought the plant to North America. For fragrance grow Eau de Cologne and for cooking plant Spearmint or Vietnamese mint. Jun 14 2020 - Explore Mandys board Types of mint plants on Pinterest. The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe.
Catmint can be dried or used fresh.
As with most types of mint the care of spearmint is easy. Discover some of the most common types of mints and learn about their history and care requirements here. Choosing a site to grow mints Choose a site in full sun to part shade and moist soil. Many types of catmint species are grown in the garden for their attractive blue-purple white or pink flowers. Banana mint Mentha arvensis Banana. The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe.