Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'
Spearmint
![Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' Spearmint from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1730.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Attractive green foliage
- Sweet mint fragrance
- Used in various recipes; including jams and teas
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Edible](image/chars/char-93.png)
Edible
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Dry Soil](image/chars/char-121.png)
Dry Soil
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: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Edible
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil