Name: Peppermint

Botanical Name: Mentha piperata

Zone: 4-10

Soil: Almost any soil.

Exposure: Sun to Part shade.

Bloom Color: Lavender flowers.

Description: Hardy perennial. Peppermint's versatility and ease in growing make it the perfect beginner's herb. Smooth edged, shiny, dark green leaves are indespensibile for teas, candies, and flavored sugar. Known as Black Stem Peppermint. Very strong peppermint scent.

Care: Contain the plant to keep it from spreading.