Culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. Citrus-lime scent and flavor. Good tea mint or served with fruit punch, margarita's or other drinks. Easy to grow perennial zones 4-9. Lime mint is a variety of mint known for its strong, citrus scent. It grows on a green plant that can reach up to 40 centimeters in height. Lime mint leaves are round and oval-shaped with slightly toothed edges. They have a lime green hue with occasional hints of purple along their leaf spines and stems. The leaves have a soft, fuzzy texture due to the small white hairs that cover their surface. When consumed raw, they have a crisp and tender texture that's slightly chewy and crunchy, similar to basil leaves. Lime mint seeds emerge from the plant's blooming flowers. The plant has a traditional minty aroma with notes of lime. Aromatic oils are released when the Lime mint leaves are crushed. It has a bright, zesty, lime flavor that’s most vibrant when eaten fresh.