Mentha x gracilis.
A cross between corn mint and spearmint . Often called slender mint, red mint or scotch mint.
This culinary variety has an unusual fruity ginger scent and flavor. Small green leaves become slightly variegated with yellow with seasonal changes.
- Good mint for hot or cold teas and lemonade
- compact variety good in containers and hanging baskets.
- Full sun to part shade
- Zone 5-9