Spearmint
Botanical Name:
Mentha spicata
Common Name:
Spearmint
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Mentha spicata
Dark green leaves have an invigorating spearmint taste and fragrance. An enthusiastic grower that can be sheared after bloom to stimulate new growth. Use leaves in iced-tea, salads or potpourris. Pinkish-white flowers bloom in summer.
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Average Annual Low Temp (°F)
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Below -50°F
2
-50°F to -40°F
3
-40°F to -30°F
4
-30°F to -20°F
5
-20°F to -10°F
6
-10°F to 0°F
7
0°F to 10°F
8
10°F to 20°F
9
20°F to 30°F
10
30°F to 40°F
11
40°F to 50°F
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
| Botanical Name | Mentha spicata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Spearmint |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Foliage Type | Herbaceous |
| Mature Height | 1 - 1.5 ft. |
| Mature Width | 1 - 1.5 ft. |
| Preferred Zones | Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10 |
| Bloom Time | June - July |
| Bloom Type | Pink Flower |
| Preferred Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Part Sun |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
