Latin Name: Mentha piperita. Family: Laminaceae (Mint)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium spreading herb
Mature size: 2”
Native range: Europe
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun, hedges and edges
Pollinators: Bees, wasps
Edible parts: Leaves and Flowers
Uses and functions: Food, Medicinal
Attractive red brown leaves and stems with a powerful, cocoa like aroma. Cooling and spicy, this mint is a great nectary and excellent carminative, digestive soothing tea.
Latin Name: Mentha piperita. Family: Laminaceae (Mint)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium spreading herb
Mature size: 2”
Native range: Europe
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun, hedges and edges
Pollinators: Bees, wasps
Edible parts: Leaves and Flowers
Uses and functions: Food, Medicinal
Attractive red brown leaves and stems with a powerful, cocoa like aroma. Cooling and spicy, this mint is a great nectary and excellent carminative, digestive soothing tea.
