Mentha piperita
Peppermint
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Purple-green foliage
- Strong fragrance and taste
- Excellent in teas
Border or Bed
Container
Edible
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows well in full-part sun. Vigorous grower. As with all mint, plant in a container or a sunken pot in the garden to help contain plant unless wanting to use as a groundcover.
Height: 15-18 in
Spacing: 16-20 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Fragrant
- Edible
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water