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Choosing Types of Mint for Containers6 photos

Why limit yourself to “minty” mints when you could be growing spicy ginger, apple, and even chocolate-flavored types? There are dozens of different mints to try. Here are some of the best choices for individual containers.

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  • Horse Mint: Use in Aromatherapy
  • Ginger Mint: Spicy Mint Scent
  • Eau de Cologne Mint: Highly Aromatic
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Lemon Mint: Works Well in Green and Fruit Salads

Mint is best used fresh, but you can preserve leaves for use in winter. Lemon mint combines peppermint and citrus flavors.

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Excerpted From: Grow Plants in Pots, Apr 2011

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Excerpted From: Grow Plants in Pots, Apr 2011

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