Lime Mint Mentha x piperita f.citrata Lime Aromatic herb Plant 9cm Pot

• Purple flowers in summer attractive to bees and butterflies.
• Extensive culinary uses and great in various drinks and cocktails.
• The leaves can be dried or used fresh.
• It is even known to deter and detract aphids, fleas and ants.
• Looks good in borders and is excellent in containers
• Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. All plant sizes listed are a guide to the approximate established size once growing in the garden. Images of flowers are also a guide. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning the images listed here are an indication only. You will receive a good sized pot grown plant to plant out.

Lime Mint is a useful herb. The leaves are lime scented and flavoured. Small purple flowers bloom in summer and are attractive to bees and buttrerflies. Culinary uses are extensive. It is great with fish, chicken, salads and fruit salads. It can be dried or used fresh. It's great in drinks such as tea, iced tea, lemonade and cocktails. It can even be used to make Pesto or mint sauce. Also known to detract annoying aphids, fleas and ants. It looks good in the border and is ideal for containers. Plant in moist but well drained soil in a full sun or part shade position. Fully hardy. Perennial. Established height height 60 cm x spread 60 cm. Supplied in a 9cm pot.