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 |