Herbs
Mentha × piperita f. citrata 'Grapefruit'
Grapefruit mint
Textured, rounded leaves carry a sharp citrus flavor and a subtle mulberry tint. Cut back after flowering for fresh shoots.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- Height: About 2 ft. · Spread: Indefinite; spreading
- Water
- Free-draining soil
- Bloom
- Small mauve clusters at stem tips and around stems.
Sizes & prices
- 4.5''$6.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Source recommends free drainage.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Pollinators
Culinary uses
- Try in
- Sweet or savory salads.
- Flavor
- Sharp citrus.
Seasonal interest
- Winter
- Foliage dies back seasonally.
Growing & care
- Space
- Contain its creeping growth.
- Harvest
- Harvest leafy stems before flowering for fresh use or drying; leave the plant to regrow between cuttings.
- Containment
- Keep spreading roots confined in a container or controlled bed.
Sources & photo credits
Iowa State University Extension
Photo: krossbow / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY 2.0
Image notes: Grapefruit mint. Photo: krossbow / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.