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Spearmint (Mentha spicata )
Mentha spicata
Spearmint
Strong, sweet scented herb that spreads by underground stems. Dark green leaves are flavorful and fragrant. Smooth square stems. Widely used for flavoring.
Best planted in a container or contained area. Tough plant that loves to spread itself around.
Attracts BeesAttracts ButterfliesDrought tolerantEdibleFlavorFragranceHeat TolerantPoor Soil tolerantWet tolerant
Europe
1 - 3 FT
1 - 3 FT
N
Dark Green
Fragrant : Toothed
Edible : Subshrub
Lavender-purple : Pink to red bud with lighter throats fading to white : White
Summer
Easy
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade
Any : Loam : Moist : Rich : Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Medium
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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