Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
mint, Hillary’s sweet lemon |
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latin name: mentha zone: 4 type: perennial light: full sun or partial shade height: 18”? description: A very dressy mint. Looks nice in the garden. Leaves have a fuzzy feel to them. Developed from apple and lime mint. Leaves have a sweet fruity aroma with a dash of citrusy lime scent. Named after Hillary Clinton also a herb enthusiast. harvest: Pick leaves before the plant flowers, or after it has been cut back and plant has started to regrow. Leaves can then be used fresh or dry and used later in herbal teas or mint jelly. culinary notes: Leaves – fresh or dried are used to make a delightful tea. Mint teas are very soothing and have medicinal value. This mint is great for desserts and teas. tip: Mints are notorious for spreading and becoming very invasive. To prevent that from happening – plant mint in a large black nursery pot. Cut out the bottom of the pot and bury the pot into the ground except for the top 1-2”. |
