Mint is a perennial plant with flavorful, potent leaves. Mint is a fragrant plant that is nearly always found in perennial herbs. This plant has several stolons that grow underground and above ground, as well as upright stems with branches.

The leaves range in shape from oblong to lanceolate and have a serrated border. They are placed in opposing pairs. Dark green, gray-green, purple, blue, and occasionally pale yellow are some of the different leaf colors.

The flowers range in color from white to purple.