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Mentha x piperita

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herb
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herb Mentha x piperita (peppermint) bears showy, light pink and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The showy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and fragrant. Mentha x piperita (peppermint) bears fragrant fruit. This plant has stems that are fragrant.
Typical Uses Container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This herb attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.