Apple Mint has less invasive growing habits than other varieties of mint and will not take over the whole garden. It has a pleasant, fruity taste and is sweeter than other mints. Also known as round-leaved mint, it has wrinkled, round leaves which have an apple scent and can grow to a height of 2 ft. It grows best in rich, moist soil and partial shade and produces lilac and cream flowers in late summer. Perennial, Zone 5-9, in 3" pot.