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Edibles > Culinary Herbs

spearmint

Mentha spicata

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: common mint, garden mint, garden spearmint, green pea mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Mary's herb, sage of Bethlehem

About this plant

M. spicata is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial forming an extensive colony of erect stems bearing spearmint-scented, lance-shaped leaves, and small light purple flowers in interrupted terminal spikes

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth 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 seed or division in spring or autumn

Pests

Can get leafhoppers and caterpillars

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews and mint rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

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