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Mentha spicata

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herb
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 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 spicata (spearmint) produces showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is spreading in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and fragrant foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are aromatic. Fragrant fruit are produced by Mentha spicata (spearmint).
Typical Uses Container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.