Lime mint 'Lime' (Mentha × piperita subsp. citrata 'Lime') is a mint cultivar with an intense, true lime fragrance. A hybrid of peppermint and eau de cologne mint. Leaves are bright green, slightly serrated.
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Mentha (MEN-thuh) |
| Species: | x piperita subsp. citrata |
| Cultivar: | Lime |
Excellent in mojitos, fruit salads, teas, and desserts. Grow in containers to control spread. Prefers moist soil and part shade. Attracts pollinators when flowering.
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