| Botanical name | Mentha spicata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | February March April This herb bears purplish flowers in Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Spearmint |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This spreading perennial has light-green, pointed leaves. |
| Planting instructions | Grows best in semi-shaded, moist soils but will tolerate a wide range of conditions, from full sun to quite wet environments. |
| Maintenance | If left unchecked, roots will spread to the point of being invasive. Needs pruning regularly. |
| Soil conditions | Grows best in semi-shaded, moist soils but will tolerate a wide range of conditions, including quite wet environments. |
| Uses | The aromatic leaves are used mainly for flavouring, as in mint sauce or with green peas, or added to summer drinks and cocktails. Pick leaves as you need them and use immediately, or store for a few days in plastic bag in the fridge. Leaves can also be frozen in ice-cube trays or dried. |
| Propagation | Propagate by cuttings or divisions. |
| Possible problems | If left unchecked, roots will spread to the point of being invasive. |
| Harvest | Pick leaves as you need them and use immediately, or store for a few days in plastic bag in the fridge. |
Mentha spicata (Spearmint)
- Botanical name: Mentha spicata
- Common name(s): Spearmint
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
The most popular and commonly grown of the mints. This spreading perennial has light-green, pointed leaves and purplish flowers in autumn
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Mentha viridis
Botanical Pronunciation: MEN-thuh spy-KAY-tuh
Mentha spicata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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February March April
This herb bears purplish flowers in Autumn.
This spreading perennial has light-green, pointed leaves.
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