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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous Variegated Aromatic
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On May 24, 2008, norska from Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:
Being a mint, of course it spreads, via runners. I started with one 6" plant, and in a year it has spread about 3 feet. It doesn't appear to be very deep rooted, so I think I will be able to keep it under control pretty easily. I planted it in a raised bed, so I don't think it can escape. I'm going to transplant some to a trouble area in my yard and see if it thrives there, too.
This plant smells nice, but can get out of control. Also, don't try drying the leaves in a microwave, they might catch fire. However, so long as it is not in the microwave, this plant is good for adding a pleasant smell in your garden, even if you do have to rub the leaves to smell it sometimes.
On Oct 25, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote:
Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata' is a hybrid derived from Apple Mint. The pineapple scent may vary from plant to plant and is not particularly strong. The light green leaves are variegated with white or cream markings, heavily savoyed, and slightly hairy on the underside. These substantial leaves are slow to wilt, so they are useful as a colorful garnish.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Berkeley, California Concord, California Merced, California San Jose, California Gulf Breeze, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Indianapolis, Indiana Wichita, Kansas Ewing, Kentucky Cumberland, Maryland Ellicott City, Maryland Marine City, Michigan Middleville, Michigan Cincinnati, Ohio Glouster, Ohio Greensburg, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Conway, South Carolina Allen, Texas Houston, Texas Manchaca, Texas Spring Branch, Texas Colville, Washington
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