Height: (12-18in). But it spreads and clumps much larger by creeping underground stems. Best controlled in containers. Leaf: bright green. Many little leaves on stalk. Flowers are tiny, pale lilac, in clusters on long cylindrical stems.
Aroma is that of peppermint.
Seeds are tiny brown.

Varities: curly, pineapple, orange, Georgia Apple, chocholate, lavender, lemon bergoamot, ginger, banana, blue balsam and chinese. We may have missed a few.

Culinary: fresh or dried leaf. Used in sauces and jellies that accompany meats. It ican be mixed into cheeses and butter, salads, summer drinks, and herbal garnishes. Mint has essential oils used in candles, soap, perfumes, toothpaste
and other products