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Mint
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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.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Mint
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Botanical name
Mentha
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
12-24" (31-61 cm)
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Habit
Varies
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Green
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Bloom Time
Spring-summer
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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