Herbs

Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'

Pineapple mint

Also known as: Variegated apple mint · Variegated round-leaved mint

Representative plant photograph; Not a photograph of current nursery stock.

Soft, pale green leaves edged in cream brighten containers. The foliage is aromatic and plants spread into colonies. Cut back at the end of the growing season.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: About 16 in. tall × 3–5 ft. if unrestricted wide
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Bloom: Tiny mauve flowers in late summer.

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

Drought: Keep soil moist.
Wet soil: Use moist, well-drained soil.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Pollinators

Culinary uses

Use: A culinary mint with apple-scented, variegated leaves.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Cream margins distinguish this selection.
Winter: Foliage dies back seasonally.

Growing & care

Containment: Allow for vigorous spread or grow in a roomy pot.
Harvest: Snip young leaves and stems through the growing season; flavor is strongest before flowering.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Utah State University Extension

Photo: Kor!An (Андрей Корзун) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.