Basil Mint Herb 12cm

(Mentha x piperata citrata 'Basil’)

Please note that this plant will be in the process of dying back for winter, but will reshoot in the spring.

Height: up to 60cm

Flowers: Purple flowers in summer

Sun/shade: Sun/Part shade

Soil: Moist and fertile.

Maintenance: A strong growing hardy perennial that dies back in winter.  

Harvesting: Pick fresh leaves as they are needed in the growing season, leaves can also be dried.  

Cooking uses:  Leaves taste of mint with overtones of basil. Good for use in vinegars and oils. It is also excellent dried and added to pork or lamb stews. Like other mints, Basil mint is thought to be good for aiding digestion.

‘Please note this plant is herbaceous. It will die back in the winter months to reshoot in the spring’

• Barcode
  2000001129838
• SKU
  75118
• Manufacturer Code
  GRO597
• Conditions
  Sun / Partial Shade
• Herb Type
  Mints
• Plant Type
  Herb
• Use With
  Red Meat