Small, oval green leaves, tinged purple and pale purple flowers in late summer which are attractive to bees. Its lemon scent and flavour make it great with fish and chicken but it is also good in tea or lemonade. Plant in sun or partial shade. It will die down in the winter but shoot again in spring.

Mints are rich in nutrients have many medicinal uses. Keep varieties of mint apart as they readily hybridize. Also, as mint is a rapid spreader, it is best restricted in some way, for example, planted in a large pot sunk into the ground. For preserving, cut leaves before the purple flowers appear in summer. Mint is edible either raw or cooked, Plant in sun or partial shade.

Height 35cm (14ins), spread 60cm (2ft).

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