Mint, Spearmint

Name: Spearmint

Botanical Name: Mentha spicata

Zone: 4-11

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well drained

Bloom Color: Lavender

Description: Considered the most versatile and popular of garden mint plants, spearmint has a fruity aroma and flavor. Great used in teas and many types of herb plant salads. Excellent landscape plant.

Care: Cut back to the ground at least twice in the summer.