Spearmint. A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac, white or pink flowers in summer. Max Height 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha spicata
A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac, white or pink flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mentha |
|---|---|
| Species | spicata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spearmint |
| Flower Colour | lilac, white, pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Mentha pulegium
A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Mentha requienii
A mat-forming perennial with peppermint-scented bright green leaves. Tiny clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Angelica gigas
Clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with mid-green leaves. Attractive dense, purple bracted umbels of rich, dark purple flowers on dark red stems.
Mentha x piperita
A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac-pink flowers in summer.
Armoracia rusticana
Clump-forming perennial with long, puckered, dark green leaves rising from the fleshy roots, panicles of white flowers.
Angelica archangelica
Stout upright perennial with mid-green leaves. Rounded umbels of greenish yellow flowers on thick, ribbed stems.
Anethum graveolens
Aromatic annual with ridged stems and fine, thread-like, blue-green leaves. Flat umbels of deep yellow flowers.
Anthriscus cerefolium
Erect annual with aniseed-flavoured leaves, bears umbels of white flowers.