This common culinary mint produces a long-lasting, pleasant aroma when crushed and in ideal, nourishing conditions produces tiny purple flowers on long spikes during late summer, perfect for adding a decorative touch to any garden.

It is ideal for soups, sauces, stuffing, a traditional accompaniment to lamb and new potatoes or with shellfish. Also, the leaves can be used as decoration for cakes, cold desserts or in summer drinks.