Villosa Mint

Description

Discover the distinctive charm of Villosa Mint, a variety known for its large, velvety-soft leaves and spicy, earthy mint flavour. Ideal for culinary applications, herbal infusions, and garden teas, this variety brings both aromatic richness and visual impact to your herb collection. Its substantial foliage makes it especially suited to stuffing, sauces, or muddled into drinks, where its robust flavour can truly shine.

Impressively vigorous, some Villosa Mint varieties can exceed 2 metres in height, giving them an almost architectural presence in the herbaceous border or edible garden.

But Villosa Mint’s appeal doesn’t stop at the surface. This species is currently at the centre of major taxonomic re-evaluation. Much of what has been historically accepted about its origins in Central Europe—as recorded in 18th-century botanical sources—is now under scrutiny. Contemporary researchers suggest that this may be based on a significant error, and if evidence holds, it could reveal that Villosa Mint’s true origin lies not in continental Europe, but in North Wales. Such a shift would reframe our understanding of the mint’s journey through horticultural history and shine new light on the rich botanical heritage of the Welsh landscape.