Mint, Black Peppermint (2 litre pot)

Mentha piperata. Dark, nearly brown leaves with pale purple flowers in summer. Hardy deciduous perennial. Ht.45 cm.The flowers are attractive to bees and hoverflies. Priced for: 2 litre pot

Use: Gives a distinctive peppermint flavour to foods. Make peppermint tea, either on its own or mixed with ordinary black tea, add to desserts such as ice cream or muddle the leaves in a mojito.