Mint is a perennial herb with very fragrant, toothed leaves and tiny purple, pink, or white flowers. There are many varieties of mint—all fragrant, whether shiny or fuzzy, smooth or crinkled, bright green or variegated. However, you can always tell a member of the mint family by its square stem.

Does mint come back every year?

Mint. Mint is an amazing herb to grow in your garden. ... Mint can be grown in a container or a garden if you have enough space, this is because mint tends to take over the garden. Regardless of how much you harvest mint, it grows back.

Can mint survive winter?

Cold-hardy herbs, such as chives, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme, can often survive cold-winter temperatures while continuing to produce flavorful foliage, as long as they are provided with some protection or grown indoors.