Mint
Mentha spicata
Spearmint, also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, is native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from Ireland in the west to southern China in the east. It is naturalized in many other temperate parts of the world, including northern and southern Africa, North America, and South America. It is used as a flavouring in food and herbal teas. The aromatic oil, called oil of spearmint, is also used as a flavoring and sometimes as a scent.
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At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 0.6 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–9
- Layers
- herb, groundcover
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Divide any time in growth
Spreads aggressively; grow contained.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.