Family: Lamiaceae

Scientific Name: Mentha x piperita Orange

Common Name: Orange Mint

DescriptionAn aggressive plant with purple tinged white flowers and Orange scented foliage. Can become an aggressive weed if not controled
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull, some shade
Moistureaverage, the moisture the site the faster the spread
Soil & Siteaverage, the richer the soil the faster the spread
Flowersterminal spikes, purplish tinged white florets
Leavessimple, green, pointed, toothed edge, fragrant when crushed
Stemssquare upright stems, rhizamatous
Dimensions24 inches tall, spreads for ever
MaintenanceBest to plant in an container with the top 1-2 inches out of the ground. This will help control the spread
Propagationvery easy by division, cuttings
Author's NotesIt can't be over stated how aggressive this mint will spread. All my mint are in large plastic nursery containers, buried in the soil. Even this will only slow down their spread.
Notes & Reference#97-Mints (Barbara Perry Lawton)
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