Red Raripila Mint (Mentha x smithiana)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Mentha x smithiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in salads or cooked foods. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a flavouring in salads or cooked foods.; The sweetly scented leaves can be used in the same ways as spearmint.; A good culinary mint, the leaves have an attractive red tinge.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)