Herb
Pineapple Mint
B tier
Pineapple mint is a variegated form of apple mint with cream-edged leaves and a mild fruity aroma marketed as pineapple—more pretty than powerfully tropical. Garnish desserts and drinks; flavour is subtle. Fuzzy leaf texture same as apple mint. Contain runners.
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Preparations
DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
DecorativeFruityMildOrnamentalPineapple HintVariegatedVariegated Apple Mint
History
Variegated apple mint sports were selected as pineapple mint.
Nurseries promoted pineapple mint as an ornamental edible.
Cocktail garnishes used pineapple mint for looks.
Variety remained a cottage-garden mint staple.