Mint Black Pepper
Available for Plant National Delivery and Click & Collect
£2.59
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Description
A delightful mint with a beautiful purply / black leaf, especially good for making tea as it is said to be stronger than the white variety.
Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Hardy perennial.
- Reaches (50 cm) tall.
- Purplish brown leaves.
- Strong peppermint flavour.
- Likes a sunny position.
- Prefers a moist (but not wet) soil.
- We recommend restricting the growth of this plant as it is invasive.
- Flowers Aug – Oct with pretty pinky flowers.
- Culinary Uses
- Great for making tea.
- Good addition to salads.
- Good for flavouring sweet, gum or ice-cream.
- Can be dried.
- Medicinal Uses
- Thought to be stronger than white peppermint for medicinal uses.
- Tea can be good for treating fever.
- Helps headaches.
- Can aid digestive disorders (especially flatulence!)
- Has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
- As a lotion can reduce sensitivity.
- Can be used as a chest rub for respiratory problems.
- Taken in excess can cause abortion.
- Other Uses
- Can be used for pot pourri.
- Good insect repellent.
- Good at deterring rats!
- Should deter deer.