Mentha spicata (Spearmint, Common Mint)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Mentha |
Species | spicata |
Synonyms | Mentha spicata 'English Lamb Mint', Mentha viridis |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Excellent in salads and cooked food, commonly used in mint sauce for flavouring meets. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-26) - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | (-15) - 30 |
Height | 30-61 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Rich, moist soil with full sun to partial shade. |
Flower Description | Whorls of flowers clustered into slender, terminal spikes, pale lavender and white in colour. |