Peppermint
Wake up with a revitalizing flavor with this minty herb! Peppermint is nutritious as it carries vitamins along with antioxidants. Its leaves are typically used for beverages, salads and as a culinary herb. Bring an invigorating taste to your morning teas!
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Species: Menta x piperita
Plant Height: 12-35 in.
Spread: 35 in.
Evergreen: No
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Minimum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Maximum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Peppermint plants have leaves that are slightly fuzzy and dark green with square stems. Peppermint has also been known for other applications such as a natural insect repellent and medicinal purposes that can help with anxiety, depression, and even muscle and nerve pain.
Peppermint has dark green leaves with clusters of lavender flowers. These flowers can bring in helpful pollinators such as bees and butterflies! Peppermint is considered an herbaceous perennial. It establishes easily and adapts well in your landscape or containers.
Peppermint plants will grow in shady to part sun areas. Give this plant ample room to grow as it can fill out rapidly and can take over a flower bed. This herb is a favorite selection for containers placed by entry ways for a minty scent. They require a moist area to thrive. If planning to consume herb, remember to plant in organic soil along with applying organic fertilizer.