Common names:
Spearmint
Mint
Mint Julep

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Broadleaf
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Other
Uses:Windbreak or Hedge
Erosion control
Shade Tree
Water gardens
Suitable for forage
Useful for timber production
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Start indoors: e srs beo wfghtyaim v .bw negd liSbtrtvaeoi efoh rnbr.iumeedaeatmae denpGo ay h elbd saear an sdilicrcrs eee r pslnsirtraroooslmtn:ite eeassme n oeae
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Pollinators:Flies
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel'

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