Mint - Pineapple
Height: 24-36 inches
Perennial in Zones: 5-9
Full Sun
As the name Mentha Variagata suggests, the leaves of this cultivar are variegated with creamy white instead of the solid green of the species. Also known as Pineapple mint is edible, so can be used to flavor tea, jelly or fruit salads, or as a colorful garnish. The leaves are also added to light, fruity potpourri and is has been used for medicinal purposes. Although it can be used as a culinary herb, this variety is frequently grown just as an ornamental.