A cool, menthol-rich sterile hybrid of spearmint and watermint — vigorous and best confined to a pot so its runners don't take over. Grown from cuttings rather than seed.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 60 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Peppermint
Botanically, Mentha x piperita is an fast-growing edible plant in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall at maturity, with aromatic foliage.
Where to grow Peppermint
Peppermint suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Peppermint provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Peppermint is consistently moist soil. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Peppermint in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Peppermint in the garden
Peppermint earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers, feeding bees and pollinators and its fragrance. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Peppermint with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Peppermint
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