Mint shrub is also known as Chinese mint shrub. … There are about 40 different species of mint shrub plants growing in the wild. The most popular variety for home gardens has attractive 4- to 6-inch (10 to 15 cm.), spiky blossoms in beautiful shades of purple and lavender.

Is mint a tree or bush?

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.

Is mint a herb or a creeper?

Mint is one of the few creepers herbs. Among the two main types of creepers, mint is the one that produces runners to propagate horizontally over the soil in order to occupy, over time, all available space.