Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is an aromatic herb with green leaves, widely grown for culinary and tea use. It flowers in summer and prefers full sun to partial shade in moist soil.
Attributes
Type
Perennial, deciduous
Spread
1.0 – 1.5 m
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-15 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Fragrant
Edible
Fast growing
Care guide
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moderate
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Hardiness
High
Flowering
Summer
Foliage
Deciduous
Available Sizes
2L
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Mentha spicata
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden