Mentha x piperita (Peppermint)
Mentha x piperita, also known as Peppermint, is a strongly aromatic, herbaceous perennial with a strong, refreshing, and distinctive minty flavor with a slight sweetness. It is used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Mentha x piperita, also known as Peppermint, is a strongly aromatic, herbaceous perennial with bright green leaves flushed with purple. It produces terminal spikes of tiny, pale purple flowers in late summer. Peppermint is a sterile hybrid that is a cross between Watermint (Mentha aquatica) and Spearmint (Mentha spicata).It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. Fast-growing, Peppermint has a strong, refreshing, and distinctive minty flavor with a slight sweetness. It is used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Peppermint Culinary Uses
Requirements
Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Mentha – Mint |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |