A hardy perennial variety of mint. A very fragrant strain with a clear spearmint flavour. Grown in Morocco for mint tea. Use for mint sauce or jelly or for flavouring vegetables like potatoes and peas, Moroccan mint can also be used in fruit salads and for garnishing desserts. Mint can spread indefinitely so be careful where you plant it. The purple flowers are very attractive to bees.

Site: Best in a sheltered spot
Soil: Any moist, but not waterlogged
Position: Full sun to full shade
Season of Interest: Flowers in late Summer to early Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy 
Height: 24in (0.6m) Spread: 3ft (1m) +