Mint

Companion Items/
Varieties

 
Apple Mint
Chocolate Mint
Corsican Mint
Lemon Mint
Lime Mint
Orange Mint
Pineapple Mint
Peppermint
Spearmint

 

Common Name: Mint
Botanical Name: Mentha sp.
Plant Type: Herb
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
AHS Heat Zone:  
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage: Medium
Soil Type: Moist; Well-Drained
Height: 10 to 24 inches
Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Season of Bloom: May to September
Bloom Color: White; Lavender
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Adapted
Wildlife Value:  

 
Aggressively spreading herb. Highly aromatic leaves in a variety of fragrance and color. Use fresh leaves in many foods, drinks, salads, teas. Repels insect pests including ants.


Growing Tips