| Botanical name | Mentha x piperita |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  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 | |
| Common name(s) | Peppermint |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A spreading perennial herb with dark green leaves and reddish stems. |
| Soil conditions | It likes rich soil with plenty of moisture. |
| Uses | The leaves are excellent for flavouring ice-creams, chocolate desserts and cakes. Commercially extracted peppermint oil is used to flavour confectionery. |
| Interesting info | The plant will grow in sun or semi-shade, indoors or out. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint)
- Botanical name: Mentha x piperita
- Common name(s): Peppermint
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Herbs
Plant description:
A spreading perennial herb with dark green leaves and reddish stems.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Mentha lavanduliodora
Botanical Pronunciation: MEN-thuh ex pye-PAR-ih-tuh
Mentha x piperita requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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A spreading perennial herb with dark green leaves and reddish stems.
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