Mentha spicata (Spearmint, Common Mint)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusMentha
Speciesspicata
SynonymsMentha spicata 'English Lamb Mint', Mentha viridis
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Excellent in salads and cooked food, commonly used in mint sauce for flavouring meets.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 30
Height30-61 cm

Description and Growing Information

CultivationRich, moist soil with full sun to partial shade.
Flower DescriptionWhorls of flowers clustered into slender, terminal spikes, pale lavender and white in colour.

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