Mentha x piperita

Peppermint, Eau de Cologne Mint

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, woodland garden
Height 16" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage, naturalizing