Mint Banana
Banana mint plants (Mentha arvensis ‘Banana’) are a variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime green foliage and a pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. Like all mint plants, growing banana mint is easy. Although these plants are grown primarily for their foliage, the small purple flowers, which bloom throughout the summer, are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The mature height of the plant is about 18 inches (46 cm.).
Fresh banana mint leaves add flavor to hot and cold tea, adult beverages, ice cream, and baked goods such as muffins and cookies. The leaves are also easy to dry for use in the off-season.