Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Zone: 4-10
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: well drained
Bloom Color: Lavender
Description: Considered the most versatile and popular garden mint, spearmint has a fruity aroma and flavor. Great used in teas and many types of salads. Excellent landscape plant.
Care: Cut back to the ground at least twice in the summer.
Other Items from KITCHEN GARDEN-PERENNIALS Mint, Peppermint - Mint, Hillary's Sweet Lemon - Mint, Spearmint - Catnip - Chives, Garlic - Oregano, Greek - Chives - Tarragon, French - Oregano, Italian - Rosemary, Officinalis - Savory, Winter -