Wild Asian Mint

Description

Discover the wilder side of mint with Wild Asian Mint, a fast-growing, vigorous variety that has sometimes been classified under the separate species names Mentha asiatica and Mentha vagans. Native to parts of Central and South Asia, this mint is known for its long, slender leaves, silvery-green foliage, and an upright growth habit that brings striking vertical texture to herb beds and wilder garden schemes alike.

Its robust, earthy flavour, layered with spicy undertones, makes it an ideal choice for savoury dishes, chutneys, and traditional herbal remedies. Unlike sweeter or more familiar mints, this variety offers a deeper, more complex profile, adding richness and character where other mints may fade into the background.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Wild Asian Mint is as resilient as it is flavoursome, offering a useful and ornamental presence in both culinary gardens and naturalised plantings.