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Mentha spicata (Spearmint)

Other names: Sage of Bethlemhem, Lamb mint, Mackerel mint, Mary's herb, Common mint, Garden mint, Green pea mint

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Species
M. spicata is a spreading perennial herb, with aromatic bright green leaves and dense spikes of pink, lilac or white flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1 m 1.5 m 2-5 years
3 ft 4 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. It has invasive roots, so site carefully or restrict root run by planting it in a pot within the ground.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Western Europe, Central Europe, Mediterranean

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage has a spearmint fragrance.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Caterpillars

Leafhoppers

Diseases

Mint rust

Powdery mildew

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Pull out rooted stems/suckers of vigorous plants

Cut back after flowering in early autumn (optional)

Remove faded flower stems in early summer

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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