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    Mentha x gracilis is a hybrid mint species with smooth green leaves splashed with gold. It has a spicy, basil-like aroma and produces white flowers in autumn. While too strong for much culinary use, it can be used sparingly for flavor and its tea aids digestion. It grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade and is propagated by cuttings. The whole plant is cut when flowering begins and leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for fresh or dried use.

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    Mentha x gracilis is a hybrid mint species with smooth green leaves splashed with gold. It has a spicy, basil-like aroma and produces white flowers in autumn. While too strong for much culinary use, it can be used sparingly for flavor and its tea aids digestion. It grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade and is propagated by cuttings. The whole plant is cut when flowering begins and leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for fresh or dried use.

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    Mint Ginger: Mentha X Gracilis Syn. M X Gentilis

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    Mentha x gracilis is a hybrid mint species with smooth green leaves splashed with gold. It has a spicy, basil-like aroma and produces white flowers in autumn. While too strong for much culinary use, it can be used sparingly for flavor and its tea aids digestion. It grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade and is propagated by cuttings. The whole plant is cut when flowering begins and leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for fresh or dried use.

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    Mentha x gracilis syn.

    M x gentilis
    his genus consists of 25 variable species of aromatic perennials and a few annuals, occurring in temperate regions of Europe, Asia and Africa. Most flower from summer to early autumn. Mints of various kinds have a place in most gardens. Mentha is the original Latin name for these plants and is derived from the Greek minthe. They are rich in volatile oils of variable composition. It is menthol that gives mints their typical smell and taste, which are simultaneously cool and warming. DESCRIPTION Mentha x gracilis Variegata has smooth green leaves splashed with gold. The aroma has a hint of spiciness reminisce of basil. White flowers in spikes in autumn.

    Mint Ginger

    USES OF THE HERB Culinary Too strong for much culinary use, but may be used sparingly to achieve a spicy flavour. Aromatic Leaves are added to potpourri. Medicinal Tea can aid digestion. CULTIVATION Rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Propagate by cuttings during growing season. Cut back hard to renew golden foliage. HARVEST Whole plants are cut as flowering begins, and leaves are cut during the growing season and used fresh or dried .

    Height 30-90cm (12-36in) x Spread indefinate

    PARTS USED Leaves, oil PROPERTIES A strongly aromatic herb. Benefits digestion and helps to relieve spasms.

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