Update on Patchouli mint .

[Kevin the grey]

I think the nail has been hit on the head yet again . (why do I doubt?)
There is a very good chance the Vietnamese mint I have is http://pics.davesgarden.com/pics/Suze__1151627760_616.jpg

My plants leaves are slightly more spade shaped as opposed to this plants heart shape . There do seem to be variations . The odour of the crushed leaves is much less intense , slightly more lemony than Patchouli oil . The extract is supposed to be aged before it develops its incredible earthy aroma to go along with the deep flowery overtones .

The gentleman who gave me the plant said it could be used to cook with . I have never been a fan of flowery tastes in my food . Even Jasmine tea just makes me feel I have bitten into a bouquet .

I have taken four cuttings from the main plant and set them in good earth . As mint is almost indestructible(I do my best.) I will take the main plant and attempt to make a cold infusion or just make it into a potpouri . Christmas is coming .

 

[jurassicnarc44]

You got it....the photo's right

 

[jefptw]

Image doesn't show here. Instead there is an image that reads,
"Unauthorized Access
Embedding an image for someone else's web site is
bandwith theft! Please don't do this."

Never run across that before. What gives?

James

 

[Lion's Roar]

That's interesting. You hit on one of my favorite things in the world, mint plants. I've got warm memories of my grandma walking me down to our pond and teaching me about mint, and how to make tea with it. Everytime I smell it, it takes me back to that place. Thanks for bringing this up.