Garden spearmint (Mentha spicata) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: garden spearmint, spearmint, common mint, garden mint, green pea mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Mary’s herb or sage of Bethlehem.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: garden spearmint, spearmint, common mint, garden mint, green pea mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Mary’s herb, sage of Bethlehem
Scientific name: Mentha spicata
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Suckering
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, Wildlife Gardens
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Garden spearmint (Mentha spicata) – NasserHalaweh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Garden spearmint (Mentha spicata) – W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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