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Orange Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata): Citrus-Scented Mint

Overview

Orange bergamot mint (Mentha citrata) is a mint hybrid with a distinct orange-bergamot fragrance. Its leaves are used in teas, desserts, and cocktails. It spreads like other mints but is less aggressive.

Botanical Details

Family:	Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Mentha (MEN-thuh)
Species:	citrata (sit-TRAY-tuh)
Synonym:	Mentha piperita var. citrata
Synonym:	Mentha aquatica var. citrata

Growing Tips

Contain in pots to control spread. Prefers moist soil and part shade. Leaves can be dried but best used fresh. Attracts pollinators when flowering.

Herbs: Chocolate Mint (Mentha × piperita subsp. citrata 'Chocolate'): A Sweet-Scented Herb; Spearmint (Mentha spicata): The Classic Mint for Tea and Cooking; Peppermint (Mentha × piperita): Vigorous Hybrid Mint for Tea and Flavor; Cuban Mint / Mojito Mint (Mentha × villosa): The Authentic Mint for Classic Cocktails; Apple Mint / Woolly Mint (Mentha suaveolens): Soft, Fruity Mint for Teas and Jellies; Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa): Robust, Licorice-Scented Perennial for Tea and Pollinators; Ginger Mint (Mentha × gracilis): Hybrid Mint with Ginger Scent; Lime Mint 'Lime' (Mentha × piperita subsp. citrata 'Lime'): Intense Lime-Scented Mint; Egyptian Mint (Mentha niliaca): Nile Valley Mint; Variegated Ginger Mint 'Variegata' (Mentha × gracilis 'Variegata'): Cream-Edged Leaves with Ginger-Mint Flavor

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