Peppermint

Common name

Peppermint

Botanical name

Mentha x piperita

Variety

na

Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).

Light

Sun

Height

24-36" (61-91 cm)

Habit

Upright

Feed

Regularly

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Summer

Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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About

Aromatic foliage has classic peppermint flavor. Excellent as a tea herb, in potpourri, as flavoring in iced tea, or used fresh in fruit compotes or salads. Mints are vigorous spreaders and should be contained; plant in containers sunk into the ground.

Companion Plants

Basil