Curly spearmint (Mentha spicata var. crispa)

Curly spearmint (Mentha spicata var. crispa) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as curly spearmint.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: curly spearmint
Scientific name: Mentha spicata var. crispa
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Curly spearmint (Mentha spicata var. crispa) – H. Zell, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Curly spearmint (Mentha spicata var. crispa) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons