Mentha x piperita
↺ Back To search- Common Name: Peppermint
- Plant Story:
An herbaceous creeping perennial with strongly aromatic foliage. It spreads with virtually unstoppable fleshy white rhizomes. Leaves are used to flavor teas or as a garnish.
- Type: Perennial Herbaceous
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Flower Color: Pink
- Planting Zone: 5-9
- Height: 1-2 ft
- Spread: 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:Full Sun to Part Shade
- Suggested Uses: Herb garden
- Leaf: Not available
- Edible: YES
- Attracts to: Butterflies,
- Plant Deer Resistant:Yes
- Plant Potential Pests:No serious problems
- Form: Upright
- Special Care Instructions:
Remove flower heads for new growth. Adapts to a wide range of soil but dry soil. Spreads by rhizomes.

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