Spearmint


Scientific Name: Mentha spicata L.
Family: Lamiaceae
Spearmint(Mentha spicata)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24, 26-45
USDA: 6-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade in Phoenix. Keep the root system cool.

Origin: None

Growth Habits: Spreading perennial to 3 feet tall (90 cm)

Flowers: White or pink flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Root divisions and stem cuttings

Spearmint(Mentha spicata)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 149.


Spearmint(Mentha spicata)
Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species.

Blooming Habits:
Purple flowers in late summer.

Culture:
Plant mint in moist, fertile soil in light shade. Space plants 3 feet apart and divide often to prevent aggressive spreading. It can be invasive, and its roots may need containing. Replant every 3 years.


 

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