Spearmint

Common name

Spearmint

Botanical name

Mentha spicata

Variety

na

Zone

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

Light

Sun

Height

36" (91 cm)

Habit

Spreading

Feed

Not recommended

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Purple

Bloom Time

Summer

Maintenance

Shear back lightly after bloom

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About

Aromatic foliage adds a classic mint flavor to foods. Excellent for mint juleps, cooking with peas or carrots, and to make mint jelly to serve with lamb. Mints are vigorous spreaders and should be contained; plant in containers sunk into the ground.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower