Mint - Ginger Mentha x. gentilis

Common Name:
Ginger Mint

Description:
Mentha x gracilis, commonly known as Ginger Mint, is a fragrant and versatile herb prized for its unique aroma that combines classic mint freshness with subtle hints of ginger. This fast-growing perennial produces lush green leaves, sometimes with soft yellow variegation, on upright to slightly spreading stems, making it both ornamental and highly functional in the garden. Ideal for Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil with consistent watering to maintain vigorous growth. During summer, it produces small spikes of pale mauve to lilac flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Ginger Mint is perfect for culinary use, especially in herbal teas, cocktails, desserts, and garnishes, and is best grown in pots or contained garden beds to manage its spreading habit.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 40–60 cm
Width: 60–100 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Pale lilac
Mauve

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Edible Leaves
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Spreading growth habit
Suitable for Culinary Use

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans; may cause mild digestive upset in pets if consumed in large quantities.

Companion Plants:
Basil
Parsley
Chives
Tomatoes
Capsicum