Peppermint

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

Marigold

Thyme

Plant Details

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

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

Aldon B.'s collection
Felicity T.'s collection

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