Pineapple Mint is a variegated cultivar of apple mint, Mentha suaveolens Variegata, grown for both its ornamental cream-edged foliage and its mild, fruity fragrance with a hint of pineapple. The soft, woolly, rounded green leaves are irregularly margined and splashed with creamy white, making it one of the most decorative mints and a popular choice for containers, borders, and edible landscaping. It grows 1 to 2 feet tall with a somewhat less aggressive spread than green mints and bears white flower spikes attractive to pollinators. The gentle flavor suits fruit salads, drinks, and garnishes. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 11, it is propagated from cuttings or division because the variegation does not come true from seed. Pineapple Mint is prized mainly for its striking variegated leaves and light, sweet aroma.
Flavor Profile
Mild, sweet, and fruity with a light pineapple hint, pleasant in cool drinks, fruit salads, and garnishes.
Visual Characteristics
Soft, woolly, rounded green leaves irregularly margined with creamy white, topped by white flower spikes.
Growing Tips
Grow in part shade to protect the cream variegation and propagate only from cuttings, since seed will not come true.
Where to Buy
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