Freiburg Münsterplatz Mint

Description

A regional treasure from the heart of Baden-Württemberg and a robust, aromatic, and vigorous herb garden with Freiburg Münsterplatz Mint, a variety that carries the unmistakable character of its namesake square in the historic German city of Freiburg im Breisgau. This mint is true to type for the region—its sprawling, drooping habit and prolific stolon production make it a classic example of the low-growing peppermint cultivars found across southwestern Germany.

Thriving as a ground cover, this cultivar spreads rapidly, forming a lush mat of deep green, serrated leaves with a bold peppermint fragrance that intensifies in the sun. Its rambling nature makes it ideal for underplanting, edging herbaceous borders, or filling containers and hanging baskets where its soft trails can spill dramatically over the sides.

Despite its informal, even slightly unkempt aesthetic, Freiburg Münsterplatz Mint holds strong visual and olfactory appeal. Its lavender-tinged flower spikes attract bees and butterflies in abundance, and the leaves can be used for teas, garnishes, or culinary infusions, offering that classic peppermint tang.

Hardy, generous, and deeply tied to a sense of place, this mint speaks to the botanical traditions of the Black Forest region, where mint has long been appreciated not just for its flavour, but also for its role in balancing ecological health and sensory pleasure.

Whether grown for its culinary uses, its pollinator support, or simply its ability to soften and green up awkward corners, Freiburg Münsterplatz Mint is a living homage to the gardens and public spaces of southern Germany—a grounded, fragrant presence that rewards every gardener with abundance.