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Mint

Aromatic leaves have a sweet, refreshing fragrance and flavor. Delicious in salads, soups or desserts, or to flavor teas and jellies. Mints are vigorous spreaders and should be contained; plant in containers sunk into the ground.

Companion Plants

Lavender

Salvia

Viola

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Mint

  • Botanical name

    Mentha

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-24" (31-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Varies

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Dana W.'s collection
  • Greek Herb Collection
  • Lamb Seasonings Collection
  • Marinade Herb Collection
  • Xena P.'s collection