Botanical Name: Mentha spicata | |
Common Name: Spearmint |
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Native Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies