Herb Spearmint Mint

Description
Botanical Name: 
Mentha

Common garden mint widely used for culinary purposes. It has lax, tapering spikes of flowers similar to peppermint flowers and sharply serrated leaves that are used fresh or dried to flavour many foods

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Herb Spearmint Mint
Plant Type: 
Herb
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun, part shade
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April to October
Comments
Comments: 

Plant herbs in full sun to partial shade in the ground or in containers. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than the rootball. Mix in ¼ - 1/3 compost backfill, press gently and water deeply. Mulch with one inch of compost, bark or pecan shells, ect. Most herbs need deep regular watering, but do not keep wet and soggy and do not water every day.