Mentha citrata ORANGE MINT (plant)

Orange mint, also called Mentha citrata, is a variety of mint with an orange or citrus odor.
This variety of mint is perennial and very hardy. It easily withstands strongly negative temperatures.
The growth of this variety is very impressive.
Its flowers are purple and small.
The seeds of orange mint are tiny.

This mint cultivar has leaves that give off a sweet orange smell when rubbed.
Its leaves are edible in infusions, herbal teas, sorbets or even in fruit salads.

Orange mint plant 10 to 15 cm high, delivered in a plug.
When you receive the orange mint plant, transplant it into a large 5 liter pot, adding good horticultural soil rich in organic matter.
Water thoroughly when planting then place the crop in a semi-shaded location.

You can also plant the plant directly in the ground in the garden.
If you want to have a lot more leaves to eat them, pinch the stem apex of the plant as soon as you receive it.

• Perennial and very hardy plant.
• The smell of orange foliage is original and unusual.
• Fast growing plant.

Surprise those around you with orange mint.