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Marjoram, Sweet - Origanum majorana
White flower clusters bloom in August and September on bushy plants to 10-12" tall.
USES: Herb or rock gardens. Border containers. Flavor meat, poultry stuffing and vegetables.
CARE: Plant in light, well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 9-11.
Mesclum, Mild - Mesclum
Colorful, tasty salad mix matures in 30 days. Harvest by the cut-and-come-again method or by picking indivdual leaves as needed.
CARE: Plant 8-12" apart to give plants room to prolong harvest and to keep plants from going to seed. Plant in a sunny area (partial shade in the hottest climates) in loose, moist yet well drrained soil. Plant successive plantings every 3-6 weeks for prolonged harvest. Water and fertilize regularly.
HARDINESS: Annual.
Mesclum,Tangy - Mesclum
Colorful, tasty salad mix matures in 30 days. Harvest by the cut-and-come-again method or by picking indivdual leaves as needed.
CARE: Plant 8-12" apart to give plants room to prolong harvest and to keep plants from going to seed. Plant in a sunny area (partial shade in the hottest climates) in loose, moist yet well drrained soil. Plant successive plantings every 3-6 weeks for prolonged harvest. Water and fertilize regularly.
HARDINESS: Annual.
Mint, Apple - Mentha suaveolens
20-30" tall, spreading plant has gray green slightly hairy leaves with an apple-mint fragrance. Spikes of purplish white flowers in summer.
USES: Teas, culinary, potporri. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Prefers a rich, moist soil in sun to partial shade. Invasive unless planted in containers.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 5-9.
Mint, Banana- Mentha arvensis 'Banana'
Small round light green leaves with a strong banana scent. To 12" tall.
USES: Teas, punch. Try in various dessert recipies. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Partial shade preferred. Moist, average garden soil. Aggressive spreading plants - plant in a container to control invasive quality.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 5-9.
Mint, Chocolate - Mentha piperita 'Chocolate'
Leaves have a peppermint patty scent and flavor. 24" Tall.
USES: Desserts, fruit dishes, jellies, tea and candy. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Partial shade preferred. Moist, average garden soil. Aggressive spreading plants - plant in a container to control invasive quality.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 4-9.
Mint, Corsican - Mentha requienli
Ground hugging plant with tiny, bright green leaves that smell and taste like cream de menthe liqueur.
USES: Good as a ground cover or in containers.
CARE: Prefers a rich, moist soil in sun to partial shade.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 7-9.
Mint, Ginger - Mentha x gentilis
Yellow and green striped leaves with a fruity fragrance and flavor. Grows 12" tall.
USES: Fruit dishes, desserts. tea, jelly/jam and in Thai cooking. Attracts butterflies..
CARE: Partial shade preferred. Moist average soil.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 6-9.
