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Peppermint- Peppermint

Peppermint- Peppermint

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Mentha x piperata. Hot, rich mint aroma issues from the crushed or dried leaves of this spreading perennial plant. Consider growing Peppermint seeds in containers, as it will become hard to control over the years. Both the leaves and flowers can be dried for teas or use in stews and sauces. Peppermint grows well in moist soil in full sun to heavy shade. Mint flowers are edible, and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Mint plants spread by an ever-expanding rhizome that grows parallel with the soil. Along its length, new stems emerge with new leaves and flowers. This is why many gardeners prefer to grow mint in containers than in the open soil.

    • Hot, rich mint aroma
    • Leaves and flowers can be dried
    • Spreading perennial plant
    • Grow in containers
    • Full sun to heavy shade

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Latin

Mentha sp.
Family: Lamiaceae

Difficulty

Easy

Season & Zone

Season: Cool season
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Zone: Hardy to Zone 4

Timing

Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in late spring. Seeds should sprout in 10-16 days. Bottom heat will speed germination.

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