Mentha arvensis BANANA MINT (plant)

Banana mint is an unusual and hardy wild plant variety whose smell and taste are similar to the scent of the exotic fruit.
It is a very resistant variety with rapid growth and strong development.

Its flowers are mauve in color and form at the end of summer.

Banana Mint seeds are tiny, gray, and longiform.

Usages:

Botany of Banana Mint

A rare horticultural variety, banana mint is distinguished by its gourmet ripe fruit fragrance combined with the freshness of sweet mint.
Easy to grow in a pot or as a fragrant ground cover, this robust perennial attracts pollinators and brings a touch of sensory originality to balconies and vegetable gardens.

Creative Gastronomy and Aromatic Freshness

Particularly prized for flavoring desserts, drinks, and cocktails, it releases unique banana notes in infusion or pastry making.
In addition to its intense aromatic qualities, it offers an invigorating freshness sensation and an ideal taste profile to accompany all your gourmet breaks.

Culture and Planting:

• Plant the banana herb specimen in a 3-liter pot of potting soil.
• Water it copiously.
• Place the plant in a semi-shaded spot to acclimate it, then in full sun a few days later.
• It is also possible to plant it directly in the open ground in the garden in a cool and bright place.

At the end of the year, prune its aerial part well.
Leaves with unusual taste and scent.
Perennial and very hardy with rapid growth.
Beautiful summer flowering.