Description
Common Name: Mentha spicata, ‘Kentucky Colonel’
An especially tasty spearmint used for juleps and mojitos. A robust plant that produces large leaves. Like other mints it is easy to grow and can be quite vigorous. Very durable and useful as a houseplant or buried in containers to reduce spread. Bears lilac blooms in summer.
Size: 3.5″ Potted Plant
Height: 12.0-18.0”
Spread: 18.0”
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type: Vigorous grower in most soils. Tolerates poor quality soil.
Hardiness Zones: 5(tender),6,7,8,9,10 Also makes a goo house plant
Attributes: Edible, Fast Growth, Deer Resistant, Culinary, Houseplant, Herb, Fragrant
Care/Use: Easy Care; Culinary herb for gardens and containers; Leaves can be used to flavour drinks and cocktails, food; Harvest or cut back at regular intervals and remove old woody plants.
