Mentha piperita (Peppermint, Mentha)

Type Herbaceous flower, Herb, Culinary, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump
Size Spreading or Ground Hugging Plant
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth.

Design & Plant Use for Mentha piperita:
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
  • Ideal for planting within the herb garden
  • Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
  • Herbaceous plant with culinary usage


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