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peppermint

Mentha × piperita

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: brandy mint, lily-rail, lily-riall

About this plant

A strongly aromatic, herbaceous perennial with stems and leaves flushed with purple. It produces terminal spikes of tiny, pale purple flowers in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil, in any situation. Can be invasive, so restrict root run

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Can get leafhoppers and caterpillars

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews and mint rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years