Applemint Seeds ~Mentha suaveolens~ Apple Mint ~ Woolly Mint ~ Pineapple Mint ~ Round-leafed Mint

Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens) pineapple mint, woolly mint or round-leafed mint is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to southern and western Europe including the Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous, upright perennial plant that is most commonly grown as a culinary herb or for ground cover.

An attractive herb, apple mint is often used as an ornamental plant. It is hardy and easy to grow, preferring full sun to lightly shady conditions. The leaves of this plant can be used to make apple mint jelly, as well as a flavoring in dishes such as apple mint couscous. It is also often used to make a mint tea, as a garnish, or in salads.

The foliage is light green, with wrinkled leaves that are somewhat hairy on top and downy underneath with serrated edges. The flowers develop in terminal spikes 2 to 4 inches long and consisting of a number of whorls of white or pinkish flowers. Apple mint flowers in mid to late summer. The plant is aromatic with a fruity, minty flavor.

Apple mint has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in many parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.