It is native to southern and western Europe including the Mediterranean region.

It is a herbaceous, upright perennial plant that is most commonly grown as a culinary herb or for ground cover.

Apple mint typically grows to a height of from 40 to 100 centimetres (16 to 39 in) tall and spreads by stolons to form clonal colonies.

It is hardy and easy to grow, preferring full sun to lightly shady conditions.

Apple mint has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in many parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.