Mint Black Peppermint Mentha piperita Aromatic herb Plant Bees 9cm pot

--Distinctive green foliage with purple / black veins on older leaves.\n--The leaves and flowers can be used in mint tea and many other recipes such as ice cream.\n--Late summer flowers are great for bees and butterflies \n--Strong peppermint taste and aroma.\n--Looks good in borders and containers. Easy to grow.\nMint Black Peppermint is a very useful herb. Its leaves have purple, almost black, veins within its older green leaves giving it a distinctive colour. It has a strong peppermint scent and taste. It makes a wonderful addition to many recipes , drinks such as tea, fruit desserts, ice cream, jams, jellies, sauces and potpourris. The lilac flowers in late summer are attractive to bees , butterflies and other pollinators. It will grow to around 60cm tall and spreads to around 60cm or more. It looks good in the border and fabulous in containers. Plant in moist but well drained soil in a sunny position. Fully hardy perennial. Supplied in a 9cm pot with colour label.\nUK FREE Y