Jamaican Mint is a tender, delightful bushy plant with small, oval glossy lime green leaves and a strong peppermint aroma. This aromatic shrub features long, slender branches and can reach up to 3 metres in height. Unlike many other mints, Jamaican Mint has a woody stem and an upright growth habit, making it an attractive addition to gardens. It flourishes in average well-drained soil and prefers sunny conditions, although it can be grown in containers.
 
The leaves of Jamaican Mint are cooked and possess a strong, pennyroyal-like flavour and aroma, making them ideal for use as a flavouring in culinary dishes. It is a cherished ingredient in various culinary creations, adding a refreshing minty flavour to beverages, desserts, salads, and savoury dishes, enhancing the overall culinary experience with its tropical-inspired essence. Additionally, the leaves are commonly used to make aromatic tea, providing a refreshing and soothing beverage option.
 
Beyond its culinary uses, Jamaican Mint offers various medicinal benefits. It is primarily utilised to make tea for soothing stomach aches and relieving gas. Furthermore, the plant is valued for its cooling and invigorating properties when used in baths and body gels, lifting the spirit and refreshing the body. In traditional Jamaican medicine, the plant is mixed with ginger to treat colic, and its white flowers are used in infusions to alleviate insomnia.
 
With its delightful aroma, culinary versatility and medicinal benefits, Jamaican Mint is a must-have plant for any garden or kitchen.

Common Name: Jamaican Mint

Botanical Names:
Clinopodium Vimineum
Micromeria Obovata
Micromeria Viminea
Nostelis Viminea
Satureja Viminea
Xenopoma Obovatum
Zygis Aromatic

Family: Lamiaceae

Other Names:
Costa Rican Mint
Kama Sutra Mint
Serpentine Savoury

Origin: Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico), Costa Rica

Duration: Perennial

Habit: Jamaican Mint is a perennial, tender, bushy shrub with small, oval glossy lime green leaves and a strong peppermint aroma. It typically features long, slender branches and reaches up to 3 metres (10 feet) in height. Its flowers are white with a faint pink tinge. Unlike many other mints, this variety has a woody stem and an upright growth habit, maintaining a bushy shape.

Hardiness: Hardy