Peppermint -

(Mentha piperita)

Herb Plants

Other Common Names: Mint
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Mentha Species: piperita

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Plant Type: Herb

Temp / Zone: Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Average

Growth Rates: Fast, Very Fast

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Fragrances: Fragrant Foliage

Season of Color: Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Outdoor Living Areas

Growth Habits: Low-Growing, Sprawling, Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage

Culinary Usages: Candies, Desserts, Drinks / Teas / Juices, Garnish, Jellies / Preserves, Oil / Vinegars

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7

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