Family: Lamiaceae

Scientific Name: Mentha spicata

Common Name: Spearmint

DescriptionAn aggressive plant with white flowers and Spearmint scented foliage.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, the moisture the site the faster the spread
Soil & Siteaverage, the richer the soil the faster the spread
Flowersterminal spikes, white florets
Leavessimple, green, pointed, toothed edge, fragrant when crushed
Stemssquare, rhizomatous
Dimensions18-36 inches tall, spread 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
Misc FactsThe name "spear" mint derives from the pointed leaf tips
Author's NotesI have grown Spearmint in pots and at the end of he season the entire inside will be choked with creeping stems and roots.
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